Trump Agrees to Delay Action on Iran at Request of Pakistan Leaders

President Donald J. Trump announced today that the United States has agreed to a request from Pakistan’s leadership to hold off on further military action against Iran, giving Iranian leaders additional time to present a unified proposal.

In an official statement, President Trump noted the internal situation in Iran and confirmed the extension of the current ceasefire while the naval blockade remains in effect.

Full Statement by President Donald J. Trump:“Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal. I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.”
— President DONALD J. TRUMP

The decision reflects an effort to facilitate diplomatic discussions, with Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif playing a noted role in the request. The U.S. military has been instructed to stay prepared while the ceasefire is extended.