Trump extends ceasefire and points to ‘fractured’ Iran leadership as negotiations falter

Published April 21, 2026 4:30pm ET | Updated April 21, 2026 4:59pm ET



President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States would extend the ceasefire with Iran due to the “fractured” Iranian government.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators had not yet traveled to Islamabad, the intended location for the next round of talks, even as the ceasefire was expected to expire by Wednesday.

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