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Iran, claiming that his government secured major concessions before a [possible next round](/news/2026/4/16/no-date-set-for-us-iran-talks-as-pakistan-pushes-to-keep-diplomacy-alive) of ceasefire talks. Posted on Truth Social on Friday, Trump’s statements
Iran,” the ministry said in a statement on X. ## Ceasefire tested The Trump administration has said
ceasefire”, according to the official IRNA news agency. - **Hours before Iran’s statement, Trump said
ceasefire, which took effect from 17:00 EST (21:00 GMT; midnight local time) on 16 April. There was no mention in Trump's statement of Hezbollah, the Iran
Iran's foreign minister said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz will be open for the duration of the ceasefire. In a statement on X, Abbas Araghchi said the strait "is declared completely open
ceasefire nears its end  criticised Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni, a political ally, in an interview published on Tuesday for her unwillingness to help in the Iran war.** “I’m shocked at her. I thought
Trump’s decision to maintain the US navy blockade of Iran’s trade by sea. Lead Iranian negotiator **Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf** said a full ceasefire only made sense if the blockade was lifted. Iran
ceasefire deal. Pakistan, which accelerated its mediation efforts after Trump threatened a civilisation-ending onslaught, has said Lebanon had been part of the agreement. Robert Malley, a former American envoy who led earlier US-Iranian
Trump [announced the ceasefire on Thursday](/news/2026/4/16/trump-says-israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-temporary-ceasefire) and confirmed that Iran-backed Hezbollah were also included in the cessation of hostilities. Joyous scenes occurred across Lebanon, with barrages of gunfire ringing out across Beirut
Iran to reach a deal”, the US official said. Meanwhile, world leaders have made differing statements over the past week about the ceasefire and the chance for further talks. On Tuesday, US President Trump
ceasefire is still in place between the US and Iran after both sides exchanged fire late on Thursday night. It was unclear who fired first. Iran's top military command alleged the US had targeted
statement against Tehran, accusing it of “spoiling” efforts at peace. Meanwhile in Washington, Donald Trump’s rhetoric had escalated to new levels of hysteria, as he threatened that Iran’s “whole civilisation will die tonight
Trump last Monday, two days after the first round of Islamabad talks – violated the ceasefire understanding and had “so far prevented progress in negotiations”. It added that “no clear prospect for productive negotiations is foreseen
Trump administration to end the war on Iran on April 20 in Washington, DC. **Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for About Face: Veterans Against The War** Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for About Face: Veterans Against The War When
Trump’s [erratic statements](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/06/another-day-another-pivot-as-trump-flails-in-an-iran-trap-of-his-own-making), by turns declaring the war is over only to then threaten annihilation, have created diplomatic whiplash. On Thursday Pakistani officials again claimed that the US and Iran were
ceasefire with Iran fail to hold. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the US was ready to resume attacks on Iran’s energy facilities, but that the Trump administration preferred to diplomacy. “Our forces
statement on Monday night. Israeli media reported that Netanyahu told Trump Israel needed to respond to Hezbollah’s attacks to restrain the armed group. In response the US asked Israel to ensure their response
ceasefire between the US and Iran came into effect on April 8, but days later, Trump imposed a blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz on April 13, as negotiations
Trump was very disappointed with Netanyahu,” Pinkas said. The president stopped mentioning Israel and Netanyahu in his relentlessly upbeat public statements about the war. When US negotiators started talking to their Iranian counterparts and Pakistani