Trump extends ceasefire with Iran until 'discussions concluded' | ABC NEWS

US President Donald Trump has announced on Truth Social he is extending the ceasefire with Iran.

He says he will continue the blockade and extend the ceasefire until discussions are concluded one way or the other.

An advisor to Iran’s parliament speaker says President ​Donald Trump's ceasefire extension is a "ploy to ​buy ‌time" for a surprise strike.

Mohammad Qalibaf's advisor ​said ‌in a post ⁠on ‌X the continuation of the ‌US blockade on ‌Iranian ​ports ⁠was "no different from bombardment and must be met ⁠with a military response."

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