Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains
US President Donald Trump has announced an extension to the ceasefire with Iran, stating that the US military will hold off its planned attack until Iranian leaders submit a unified proposal to end the war. The truce was set to expire on Wednesday but was extended at the request of Pakistani mediators.
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Open questions and key claims
Iran faced the “complete demolition” of its power plants and bridges if no deal was reached.
The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night.
Islamabad’s “positive and productive endeavours” in goodwill and good offices to stop the war were “approaching a critical, sensitive stage”.
Trump used an Easter Sunday social media post to warn Iran to “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell”.
Rashida Tlaib wrote: “After bombing a school and massacring young girls, the war criminal in the White House is threatening genocide.
Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote: “25TH AMENDMENT!!! Not a single bomb has dropped on America. We cannot kill an entire civilization.
Iran's Foreign Minister confirmed a tentative agreement had been reached if attacks against Iran are halted.
Senator Lindsey Graham said he was “extremely cautious” about reports surrounding the ceasefire agreement.
Who and where
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