Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire at Pakistan's Request

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“Iran doesn’t want the Strait of Hormuz closed, they want it open so they can make $500 Million Dollars a day. " — President Trump, in a Truth Social post. Trump added in the post that people approached him four days ago saying Iran wants to open the Strait immediately, but doing so would prevent a deal unless the rest of their country and leaders are blown up. In another Truth Social post, Trump directed the military to continue the blockade and extend the ceasefire until a unified proposal is submitted and discussions conclude. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Trump for his gracious acceptance of Pakistan’s request. U.S. actions, referring to the blockade. U.S. Navy attacked and seized its first Iranian cargo vessel on Sunday, which was attempting to evade the blockade. Iran rebuffed efforts to restart negotiations, refusing to send negotiators to Pakistan until the blockade is lifted, according to Middle Eastern officials. U.S. accused Iran of manufacturing a global oil price crisis by keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed. Iran maintained that the Strait remains open to all except the United States, Israel, and their allies. Brent crude spiked to around $99 a barrel on Wednesday, a $4 increase from the previous day. 38. 71. U.S. 5 million barrels last week, while gasoline and distillate stocks also declined, according to American Petroleum Institute figures. U.S. ports; he initially waived limitations for 60 days starting March 17. U.S. Treasury Department said. -Israeli attacks. U.S. Treasury. Iranian hard-liners held rallies late last night as talks in Islamabad broke down. Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard brought a ballistic missile on a mobile launcher to a rally in Tehran, with footage showing men carrying Kalashnikov-style rifles atop a missile resembling a Qadr ballistic missile, according to Iranian state TV. Qadr missiles can release cluster munitions, which Iran used when attacking Israel during the war.”

“Trump's ceasefire extension means nothing. The losing side cannot dictate terms. The continuation of the siege is no different from bombardment and must be met with a military response. " — Mahdi Mohammadi, adviser to Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in an X post on Tuesday. , according to Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre. U.K. faces four consequential cyberattacks every week, naming China, Iran, and Russia as key adversaries.”