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On the eve of the end of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump announced that the two-week pause will continue as talks between the two nations are happening.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained he agreed to extend the ceasefire as Iran comes up with a unified proposal for the ongoing peace talks. He attributed the decision to fractures among Iranian leadership and said it comes at the request of the leadership in Pakistan, which is mediating the negotiations.
The halt in hostilities will continue "until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other," Trump said.
Trump added that the U.S. blockade on Iran will continue and the military remains ready.
In this screen grab from a video released by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces operating in the Arabian Sea enforced naval blockade measures against an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail toward an Iranian port on April 19, 2026 in the Ar …
Here's the latest from Tuesday:
Trump says ceasefire will continue
4:15 p.m. ET: The ceasefire with Iran will continue until Iran has presented its proposal for the ongoing peace talks, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday afternoon. He said the pause will stay in effect "until discussions are concluded, one way or the other."
Trump added that the U.S. blockade of Iranian shores will remain in effect.
Trump asks Iran to release women prisoners
2:05 p.m. ET: President Trump posted to social media Tuesday asking Iran to release eight women who are being held to be executed in Iran.
Five of the women were arrested in anti-government protest, one was accused of being "satanic and under the influence of Israel," and no word on why the other two were detained.
President Trump via Truth Social
Vance still in Washington, Iran unsure about joining negotiations
12:44 p.m. ET: A White House staffer noted Vice President Vance was participating in policy meetings at the White House Tuesday morning.
President Trump previously said Vance would lead the U.S. delegation for peace negotiations in Pakistan.
Iranian officials also confirm that they have not yet decided to join the ceasefire negotiations.
"It is not out of indecisiveness," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei. "It is because we are facing contradictory messages and behaviors and unacceptable actions from the American counterpart."
Trump: ‘Lots of bombs’ will 'start going off'
11:29 a.m. ET: President Trump spoke with CNBC and warned "lots of bombs" will "start going off" if the two sides cannot come to an agreement prior to tomorrow's deadline of the ceasefire.
Trump has already communicated that he does not wish to extend the deadline and that the one for Wednesday is final.
Iran "had a choice," Trump added. "They have to negotiate."
US Military board smuggling ship
8:57 a.m. ET: Forces from the United States military boarded a previously sanctioned oil tanker, according to Pentagon officials.
The Pentagon said in a social media post that U.S. forces boarded the M/T Tifani "without incident," adding that international waters are not "a refuge for sanctioned vessels."
The oil tanker was sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia.
Iran delegation not in Pakistan
6:18 a.m. ET: Despite growing talks of a second round of negations to take place, no representatives from Iran are in Islamabad, according to Iranian state television.
United States Vice President JD Vance is again expected to lead the U.S. team in the negotiations.
With the two-week ceasefire set to expire Wednesday, no definitive day or time has been set for negotiations to begin.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from the Associated Press. This story was reported from Orlando.