Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Frantic Diplomatic Manoeuvres
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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Frantic Diplomatic Manoeuvres
President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire with Iran set to expire on Wednesday evening, buying additional time for Tehran to formulate a unified proposal to end the conflict that has now stretched towards two months. The announcement emerged after a frantic day of diplomatic manoeuvres in Washington, during which Vice President JD Vance's scheduled visit to Islamabad for peace negotiations was put off at the eleventh hour. Trump announced the decision via Truth Social, his go-to platform for war-related announcements since hostilities began in late February, stating that the extension had been sought by Pakistan, which has been facilitating...
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