On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced a three- to five-day extension of the ceasefire in the Iran conflict, according to reports from Axios and Fox News citing White House sources.
The move comes after weeks of escalating rhetoric, port blockades, and repeated ultimatums that have left Tehran unmoved and Washington facing growing pressure to show results. Despite the extension, no clear path to a lasting resolution has emerged, with both sides entrenched in a cycle of threats and temporary pauses.
The White House later clarified that no firm deadline had been set for Iran to submit a new proposal, contradicting earlier media reports that suggested Trump had given Tehran only days to respond. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that while the president retains control over the timeline, he had not imposed a fixed cutoff for negotiations.
Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, signaled openness to continued dialogue on X, stating that Tehran has always welcomed dialogue and agreement. However, he reiterated that contract violations, blockades, and threats remain the primary obstacles to meaningful talks. Pezeshkian, who serves as head of government rather than head of state in Iran’s system, is seen as a relatively moderate figure, though his authority is constitutionally limited.
Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported that Tehran has no current plans to engage in peace talks with the United States. The Islamic Republic recently claimed responsibility for attacks on three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments. The Strait has been a flashpoint in the conflict, with Iran previously closing it to traffic and the U.S. Responding by blocking Iranian vessels from using the route.
This pattern of brinkmanship followed by short-term pauses echoes the 2020 escalation after the killing of Qasem Soleimani, when a similar cycle of threats and de-escalation brought the two nations to the brink of open conflict before a temporary calm was reached.
Why is the ceasefire being extended only for a few days?
The short extension appears designed to test Iran’s willingness to engage in renewed talks without committing to a longer process, according to White House sources cited by U.S. Media.

Does Iran actually wish to negotiate with the U.S.?
While Iran’s president has expressed openness to dialogue, official Iranian agencies state there are no current plans for peace talks, and hardline factions continue to resist direct engagement with Washington.
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