President Trump said the US would pause an attack on Iran after what he described as internal fractures in the Iranian government and a request from Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He said he directed US forces to maintain a blockade and remain on alert while extending the ceasefire. Trump added the pause would continue until Iran submits a unified proposal and talks are concluded.

2026-04-22

President Trump said the US would pause an attack on Iran after what he described as internal fractures in the Iranian government and a request from Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He said he directed US forces to maintain a blockade and remain on alert while extending the ceasefire. Trump added the pause would continue until Iran submits a unified proposal and talks are concluded.