Trump extends Iran ceasefire, keeps blockade as talks falter

President Donald Trump indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran a day before it was due to expire, saying he will keep a blockade on ships in the Strait of Hormuz as planned talks fell apart. Tehran refused to attend Pakistan-brokered meetings, and a White House official said Vice President JD Vance’s Tuesday trip to Islamabad would not take place. Trump tied the extension to Iran submitting a new proposal; Iranian media said there is no prospect of negotiations and the strait won’t reopen under blockade. Oil held gains, with Brent near $98. Pakistan’s premier thanked Trump and pressed for diplomacy.