Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Frantic Diplomatic Manoeuvres
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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Frantic Diplomatic Manoeuvres
President Donald Trump has prolonged a ceasefire with Iran due to end on Wednesday evening, buying additional time for Tehran to develop a coordinated plan to end the conflict that has now lasted nearly two months. The announcement emerged after a intensive day of diplomatic negotiations in Washington, during which Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Islamabad for peace negotiations was postponed at the last minute. Trump announced the decision via Truth Social, his go-to platform for conflict-related statements since hostilities began in late February, stating that the extension was requested by Pakistan, which has been mediating negotiations between...
Apr 15
World
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Frantic Diplomatic Manoeuvres
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