US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire indefinitely amid reports of talks with Iran. He said that this step has been taken with the aim of giving time to Tehran’s fragmented leadership to prepare a joint proposal to end the seven-week war.

Trump has made this announcement at a time when the two-week ceasefire declared on April 8 was about to end in a few hours. Along with this, the visit of the US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad, where peace talks were proposed with Iranian representatives, has also been postponed. However, Trump has made it clear that America will refrain from attacking Iran only until its leadership presents a joint proposal for talks. He said that the economic blockade on Iran’s ports will continue.

US delegation postpones visit to Pakistan

JD Vance and US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were to leave for Islamabad on Tuesday, but the White House, the official residence and office of the US President, said that the delegation’s visit to Pakistan would not take place on Tuesday.

Shahbaz said to Trump – Thank you

Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for extending the ceasefire with Iran. Shahbaz expressed hope that both sides will be able to reach a comprehensive peace agreement to end the conflict. The Prime Minister of Pakistan said, ‘As the trust and confidence has been expressed, Pakistan will continue its sincere efforts to resolve the conflict through dialogue. I sincerely hope that both sides will continue to abide by the ceasefire and will be able to reach a comprehensive peace agreement for a permanent end to the conflict in the second round of talks to be held in Islamabad.

American delegation came to Islamabad under the leadership of JD Vance

It is noteworthy that earlier this month, JD Vance had discussed with Iran for 21 hours, which failed. At that time, Iran had rejected the US demand to stop nuclear enrichment and hand over its 440 kg of highly enriched uranium.