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Trump extends US Iran ceasefire but naval pressure stays on — talks hinge on one demand
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Vance’s trip is paused as Iran demands blockade end
President Donald Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire as a looming deadline approached, injecting brief optimism that talks could resume. But uncertainty remains: VP Vance’s Islamabad trip was paused amid Iran’s hesitation, while the US naval blockade continues. Tehran says negotiations won’t move forward unless the blockade is lifted first, leaving the deadlock unresolved.
- Trump extended the ceasefire as a Wednesday deadline neared
- VP Vance’s Islamabad trip was delayed amid Iran’s hesitation
- US naval blockade remains active despite the truce extension
- Iran links talks to ending the blockade before negotiations
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