Trump Extends Iran Cease-Fire, Pauses Peace Talks Amid Regime Disarray

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is extending the current cease-fire with Iran while temporarily halting a second round of peace negotiations.

The decision comes as U.S. officials cited internal divisions within Iran’s leadership, with Trump saying the regime has yet to present a unified proposal for ending the conflict.

Trump said the move followed requests from Pakistani leadership, including Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who are acting as intermediaries in the negotiations.

Under the extension, the U.S. military will maintain its blockade while remaining on standby for potential renewed conflict. Trump emphasized that operations could resume if talks fail to produce results.

Vice President JD Vance and other key negotiators, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, postponed plans to travel to Islamabad for discussions after uncertainty over Iran’s participation.

Iranian officials signaled mixed messages. Representatives at the United Nations indicated readiness for talks if the U.S. lifts its blockade, while others within the regime warned that continued economic pressure could be treated as an act of war.

An adviser to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed the cease-fire extension, suggesting it would not prevent further escalation.

The conflict, now stretching beyond seven weeks, has been defined by sharp disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program. The Trump administration has demanded an end to uranium enrichment and the surrender of stockpiles, claims Iran has publicly rejected.

Tensions have also intensified in the Strait of Hormuz, where the U.S. has enforced a naval blockade aimed at pressuring Tehran economically.

With negotiations stalled and both sides signaling readiness for further action, the extended cease-fire offers only a temporary pause as diplomatic efforts continue under mounting uncertainty.