Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Keeps US Naval Blockade

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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Keeps US Naval Blockade in Place

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, 20 April 2026, that the ceasefire with Iran, which was set to expire, will be extended to allow more time for negotiations. He said the truce will remain in effect until Tehran’s “seriously ..
US Navy Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship ‘Touska’ in Gulf of Oman

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, 19 April 2026, that American naval forces intercepted and disabled an Iranian‑flagged cargo vessel attempting to breach the US blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
Trump Says US–Iran Peace Talks Could Resume in Islamabad Within Days

US President Donald Trump has indicated that peace talks between Washington and Tehran may restart in Pakistan within the next two days, raising hopes of progress before the current ceasefire expires on April 22.
Qatar Reaffirms Support for Pakistan‑Led Mediation on Iran–US Ceasefire

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al‑Ansari said Tuesday,14 April 2026, that the entire region is engaged in supporting Pakistan’s mediation efforts aimed at ending the US–Israel war on Iran. Speaking at the weekly press b..
Qatar PM & Iran FM discuss ceasefire, urge dialogue & stress the safeguarding of maritime security

H.E. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on 13 March 2026 a phone call from H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi, who called to discuss..
Qatar PM-FM presses mediation, warns against weaponising maritime routes in Iran FM call

That phone call from Foreign Minister of Iran Araghchi to Qatar 's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on 13 April was their first contact since peace talks failed earlier this year. His Highness Sheikh..
US Central Command to Launch Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports On April 13, 2026

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces will begin implementing a naval blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on Monday, April 13, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
US Vice President Confirms Delegation Leaves Pakistan Without Agreement With Iran

US Vice President JD Vance announced that the American delegation had departed Pakistan after 21 hours of negotiations with Iran, confirming that the talks ended without agreement. Speaking to report...
Qatar Welcomes US–Iran Ceasefire Agreement, Urges Commitment to Dialogue

The State of Qatar has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as an important first step toward de‑escalation and stressing the urgent need to build on t..

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