Iran live updates: Trump announces he's extending ceasefire
The ceasefire announced earlier this month was set to expire on April 22.
Last updated: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 11:00PM GMT
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.
Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan earlier this month failed to reach a peace deal. On Tuesday, Trump announced he is extending the ceasefire and continuing the blockade until Iran's proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded "one way or the other."
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked President Donald Trump for extending the ceasefire "to allow ongoing diplomatic efforts to take their course."
Jared Kushner, left, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, greet each other, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan for talks about Iran.
He called on both sides to continue to observe the ceasefire and said Pakistan will "continue its earnest efforts for negotiated settlement of conflict."
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Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Turning Point USA event at Akins Ford Arena at the Classic Center in Athens, Ga., Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
"In light of President Trump's TRUTH Social post confirming the United States is awaiting a unified proposal from the Iranians, the trip to Pakistan will not be happening today," the official said. "Any further updates on in-person meetings will be announced by the White House."
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Hezbollah and Israel accuse the other of violating ceasefire
The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones at Israeli forces on Tuesday for the first time since a 10-day truce took effect Friday "in response to the blatant and documented violations" by Israel.
The alleged violations included "attacks on civilians and the destruction of their homes and villages in southern Lebanon," Hezbollah said in a statement.
Women mourn during a mass funeral procession for Hezbollah fighters killed before the ceasefire in the war with Israel in the village of Kfar Sir, Lebanon, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
The Israel Defense Forces said it responded by striking Hezbollah's rocket launcher.
"The launches constitute a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement," the IDF said.
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Trump announces he's extending ceasefire
President Donald Trump announced he is continuing the blockade and will "extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other."
The U.S. will "hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," Trump said in a post on social media.
This comes hours after Trump told CNBC he did not want to extend the ceasefire and threatened continued bombing. He also said Iran had no choice but to accept a deal.