Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:26am on 22 Apr 2026,Wednesday International
US President Donald Trump has announced the extension of the ceasefire with Iran, delaying its expiry to allow time for Tehran to submit a formal proposal and continue negotiations. The move, reportedly influenced by mediation efforts from Pakistan, aims to prevent further military escalation and keep diplomatic channels open. However, the US will maintain its naval blockade of Iranian ports, which Iran has criticised as a violation of the truce. Uncertainty remains as Iran has not confirmed participation in upcoming talks, while both sides continue to exchange warnings, highlighting fragile peace prospects. (PC: India Today)
