The Day Trump Extended the Ceasefire

Throughout the morning and early afternoon, headlines focused on Iran's refusal to negotiate under threat as the ceasefire deadline approached, with military commanders warning of decisive retaliation and new surprises prepared for war. By late afternoon, Pakistan warned that Iran had not responded to negotiation invitations as the ceasefire neared its end, while Trump refused extension and demanded prisoner releases. In the evening, Trump reversed course and extended the ceasefire with conditions that talks must conclude and Iran present its proposal, while new U.S. sanctions targeted Iran's arms procurement networks and Iranian officials warned that port blockades would constitute ceasefire violations.