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Iran war: Trump says US extending ceasefire to give Iran more time to negotiate

On April 21, 2026, US President Donald Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire at Pakistan's request to give Iran time to submit a unified peace proposal, though Tehran has not confirmed attendance at scheduled follow-up talks in Islamabad, and Vice President JD Vance's planned trip there has been put on hold. Additionally, the US imposed new sanctions on 14 individuals and entities across Iran, Turkey, and the UAE tied to Iran's missile and drone programs, intercepted an Iranian-affiliated tanker in the Indian Ocean, Israeli forces engaged Hezbollah in southern Lebanon violating a ceasefire, and the EU is exploring jet fuel import alternatives to mitigate potential shortages from Strait of Hormuz disruptions.