Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Extended Despite Calling Off Negotiations

BreakingBusinessTrump Says Iran Ceasefire Extended Despite Calling Off NegotiationsBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 04:37pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump said Tuesday he would extend the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, which is set to expire Wednesday, despite calling off negotiations and warning earlier in the day he would resume bombing without a deal in place. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office after signing an Executive Order April 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)Getty ImagesKey FactsTrump said “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,” he wrote on Truth Social, adding that he’s directed the military to continue its blockade of Iranian ports and vessels.Vice President JD Vance called off a planned trip to Pakistan Tuesday for peace talks after Iran didn’t respond to the U.S.’s proposal, an unnamed U.S. official told The New York Times.Trump said earlier Tuesday he expected Iran to make a deal, but if they didn’t the U.S. military was “raring to go” to resume strikes, he told CNBC.This is a developing story and will be updated.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video