strikeApr 21, 2026

Why did Trump extend ceasefire when Iran doesn't even want to talk? US extends truce, keeps Iran blockade, tensions rise

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Why did Trump extend ceasefire when Iran doesn't even want to talk? The ceasefire extension happened mainly because Pakistan asked the United States to pause attacks so Iran could prepare a unified proposal. Reports say the US wants to keep military pressure through a blockade while waiting for talks to resume.

Source: Gandharv Walia — Read the full report

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Gandharv WaliaBy Gandharv Walia
Why did Trump extend ceasefire when Iran doesn't even want to talk? The ceasefire extension happened mainly because Pakistan asked the United States to pause attacks so Iran could prepare a unified proposal. Reports say the US wants to keep military pressure through a blockade wh…

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