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Donald Trump’s masterstroke: Iran ceasefire extended, Hormuz blockade intact, what is the future plan? | Donald Trump Iran Ceasefire Extension Hormuz Blockade Us Pakistan Talks Delay Resolution

Sanjeev Kumar | April 22, 2026 10:21 AM CST

Hope for talks or strategic delay?

Trump said in his statement that the ceasefire will continue until Iran presents a concrete proposal from its side. This statement indicates that America is still looking for a diplomatic solution, but is in no mood to loosen its military grip. According to experts, this is a wait-and-pressure strategy – on one hand the door is kept open for talks, while on the other hand military pressure is maintained so that the opposition is forced to take a quick decision.

Just hours after telling the world he had “no intention” of extending the ceasefire with Iran… Trump just announced he is extending it indefinitely.
He says it's so Tehran can submit a “unified proposal” while Pakistan begged for more time.
But the US Navy blockade of… pic.twitter.com/BpQiJNN2F4
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