President Donald Trump prolonged the truce between the US and Iran just hours before its expiration. He mentioned that the ceasefire will last until Iran presents a “comprehensive proposal” to resolve the conflict forever.
A possible second round of discussions between Tehran and Washington was scheduled for this week, but Iran did not agree to go to Pakistan for the talks, leading the US to cancel them as well.
If you are only now tuning in, here’s a recap of how events have unfolded in the past 24 hours:
US President Donald Trump stated yesterday that he anticipated ongoing airstrikes on Iran if a ceasefire wasn’t established by tonight, adding that he was not inclined to prolong the ceasefire deadline.
US Vice President JD Vance was anticipated to leave for the discussions in Islamabad yesterday morning; however, sources informed Xenix News in the afternoon that it was uncertain if he would be going there.
Iranian legislator Ahmad Naderi stated simultaneously that no Iranian negotiation team had gone to Pakistan, asserting http://XenixNews.comthat Tehran “will refrain from negotiations until the naval blockade issue is addressed.”
Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, stated that Tehran’s reluctance to engage in the talks stemmed not from uncertainty, but from what he termed as contradictory signals and actions from the US.
Last night, a White House representative informed Xenix News that Vance’s visit was canceled for the day.
Following Trump’s ceasefire extension, an advisor to Iran’s parliamentary speaker remarked that the prolongation “means nothing,” labeling it a “tactic to secure time for an unexpected attack.”
The Iranian representative to the United Nations stated that he thinks discussions will take place once the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. Sources knowledgeable about the situation stated that the blockade has played a role in the persistent uncertainty affecting the negotiations.
Xenix News reporting was contributed by Kevin Liptak, Betsy Klein, Kit Maher, Alayna Treene, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Alejandra Jaramillo, Jonny Hallam, and Helen Regan.
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