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Iran Rejects US Terms as Trump Extends Ceasefire After Pakistan Plea

Iran has formally rejected the United States' conditions for negotiations. US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the existing ceasefire, stating the decision was made following requests from Pakistan's Army Chief and Prime Minister. Trump cited a "seriously fractured" Iranian government needing time to present a unified proposal. Meanwhile, a planned visit by US Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for talks involving Iran has been put on hold.

Key Points: Iran Rejects US Negotiation Terms, Trump Extends Ceasefire

  • Iran rejects US negotiation conditions
  • Trump unilaterally extends ceasefire
  • Decision follows request from Pakistani leadership
  • US cites Iran's "seriously fractured" government
  • Vance's Pakistan-Iran talks visit on hold
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Iran rejects US conditions for negotiations; Trump unilaterally extended ceasefire: IRIB

Iran rejects US conditions for talks. Trump extends ceasefire after request from Pakistan's leaders, citing a "fractured" Iranian government.

"Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured... we have been asked to hold our Attack - Donald Trump"

Tehran, April 22

Iran has rejected the United States' conditions for negotiations, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, even as US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasfire.

The IRIB reported, "Iran rejected the US conditions for negotiations; Trump unilaterally extended the ceasefire!."

The IRIB further quoted Trump as saying that the decision to extend the ceasefire came following a request from the Pakistani Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. IRIB reported, "Trump said that at the request of Pakistan's army chief, the ceasefire would remain in place until Iran presents a new proposal."

US President Donald Trump said he has decided to extend the ceasefire with Iran to give its leadership more time to come up with a unified proposal for negotiations.

He said the decision was taken after requests from Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He said Iran's government appears "seriously fractured" and needs time to present a clear position.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal."

Trump added that the US military will continue its blockade and remain ready, while the ceasefire will stay in place until Iran submits its proposal and talks are concluded.

"I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other. President DONALD J. TRUMP," the post read.

The ceasefire, brokered earlier this month to allow space for diplomatic engagement, has remained fragile, with both sides expressing reservations about its implementation.

Meanwhile, earlier, US Vice President JD Vance's planned visit to Pakistan for a second round of talks with Iran has been put on hold after Tehran did not respond to the US proposals, according to a US official familiar with the matter on Tuesday, as cited by The New York Times.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The US calling Iran's government "fractured" is a bit rich, coming from an administration that changes its foreign policy every other week. This ceasefire extension seems more like a political pause than a genuine diplomatic effort.
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Aditya G
As an Indian, my main concern is how this affects energy security and trade routes. Any conflict in the Gulf impacts us directly. Hope diplomacy wins, but the US's "blockade and ready" stance is hardly conducive to talks. 🤞
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Priya S
Respectfully, I think Iran should engage. A fractured government can't serve its people. While the US conditions might be tough, prolonged tension hurts ordinary Iranians the most. Sometimes swallowing pride is necessary for peace.
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Karthik V
Trump announcing this on "Truth Social" says it all. This is theatre. The real diplomacy happens behind closed doors. Pakistan's involvement is a strategic move, but India remains a far more stable and significant player in the region.
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Meera T
The language used is so condescending – "until such time as their leaders... can come up with a unified proposal." Nations have sovereignty. Hope Iran stands firm. The world doesn't run on American deadlines anymore.

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