Trump extends ceasefire in Iran indefinitely

Politics Trump extends ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, until "discussions are concluded" By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson Updated on: April 21, 2026 / 4:24 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump is extending the ceasefire in the war with Iran until talks between the U.S. and Iran are "concluded," he announced Tuesday, despite previously saying he wouldn't extend the deadline.The president said he is granting the ceasefire extension at Pakistan's request, and blamed Iran's "seriously fractured" government for the delay. He said he is giving Iranian officials more time to "come up with a unified proposal.""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," the president posted on Truth Social Tuesday afternoon.Iran has not publicly reacted to the president's extension.The two-week ceasefire was originally set to expire Tuesday night, but Mr. Trump has said in recent days it would end Wednesday night.This is a breaking story; it will be updated. More from CBS News Democrats demand Trump admin. halt plan to collect federal workers' health data