Iran has refused the conditions set by the United States for negotiations, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), even as US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire. IRIB reported that Iran declined the US terms, while Trump chose on his own to prolong the ceasefire. It also cited Trump as saying the extension followed a request from Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, with the ceasefire to remain in place until Iran presents a new proposal.

Trump stated that he decided to extend the ceasefire to give Iran’s leadership more time to develop a unified negotiating position. He added that the decision came after appeals from both Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, noting that Iran’s government appears divided and needs time to clarify its stance.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US would delay any attack on Iran at the request of Pakistani leaders until Iranian officials put forward a cohesive proposal. He further noted that the US military would maintain its blockade and stay prepared, while the ceasefire would continue until Iran submits its proposal and negotiations are concluded.

The ceasefire, initially arranged earlier in the month to create room for diplomatic efforts, remains delicate, with both sides expressing concerns over its execution. A planned visit by US Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for another round of talks involving Iran has been postponed after Tehran failed to respond to US proposals, according to a US official cited by The New York Times.

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