Source: Fortune
Summary
President Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, citing a request from Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. The decision came after a day of mixed signals, including a morning interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” where Trump said he did not plan to extend the ceasefire. Stocks rose and fell throughout the day in response to the changing news.
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Trump’s morning optimism on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” gave way to a Truth Social post extending the ceasefire. The naval blockade of Iranian ports remains, a condition Iran had insisted be lifted before resuming peace talks. Vance’s plane never took off for Islamabad, and the second round of peace talks is on hold. Trump’s change of heart came after a request from Pakistan’s leaders, who asked him to “hold our Attack on the Country of Iran” until a unified proposal can be presented. The Dow and S&P 500 rose and fell throughout the day in response to the changing news.
When the President says “we’re not going to open the strait until we have a final deal,” it’s just a negotiating tactic.
Author: Evan Null
