Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely as Peace Talks Collapse

President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension to the U.S. ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, as peace talks between the two nations appeared on the verge of collapse.

"Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other."

The announcement followed Vice President JD Vance’s decision to cancel his planned travel to Islamabad on Tuesday to attend the peace negotiations. A source told The Wall Street Journal that Vance withdrew after Iranian negotiators failed to commit to attending the meeting.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei confirmed the cancellation, stating to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB that the meeting was called off due to "contradictory messages, inconsistent behavior and unacceptable actions by the American side."

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi further criticized the U.S., calling the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz an "act of war" and a violation of the ceasefire.

Trump has previously warned that the U.S. is prepared to resume bombing Iran if no agreement is reached. However, his latest announcement suggests a shift in strategy, as the U.S. has yet to achieve its objectives since the conflict began. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and Iran has refused to concede on its enriched uranium program.