Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - United States President Donald Trump held\nan impromptu meeting with his national security team at the White House\non Tuesday afternoon local time. This occurred as Trump faced a\ncrossroads in deciding whether to pursue military action or diplomacy\nagainst Iran, with the ceasefire deadline approaching.<\/p>\n
Citing a report from CNN International on Wednesday (22\/4\/2026), the\nsituation grew increasingly tense as Air Force Two, belonging to Vice\nPresident JD Vance, was already on the runway preparing to depart for\nPakistan. However, the US government faced a major puzzle due to Iran\u2019s\ncomplete silence on the points of the agreement previously sent.<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s lack of response raised significant suspicions about the\neffectiveness of the planned direct meeting in Pakistan. High-ranking US\nofficials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director\nJohn Ratcliffe, continued to monitor the situation without any signs of\ncommunication from the opposing side.<\/p>\n
Trump\u2019s chief aides believe the main reason for Tehran\u2019s silence is a\nsevere split within Iran\u2019s internal leadership. According to reports\nfrom Pakistani mediators, Iran is considered to lack consensus on its\nposition regarding uranium enrichment, a crucial point in the peace\ntalks.<\/p>\n
This inconsistency was further exacerbated by the attitude of the new\nSupreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who chose to remain hidden. This is\nbelieved to have left Iranian officials confused, as they must guess\ninstructions without specific guidance from their superior.<\/p>\n
Despite the obstacles appearing very significant, one official stated\nthere is still a small chance for the two countries to meet in the near\nfuture. However, Trump ultimately chose to extend the ceasefire for two\nweeks to avoid further military escalation, though without setting a\ndefinite end date.<\/p>\n
Through a post on social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated\nthat the Iranian government is currently in a very fractured condition.\nHe appeared to still desire a diplomatic solution, reluctant to revive a\nconflict that he has long claimed was won by the United States.<\/p>\n
However, these negotiations continue to hit a wall because Iran\ninsists on the lifting of the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as an\nabsolute condition. Trump firmly rejected that demand before any final\nagreement is signed.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will not open that strait until we have a final agreement,\u201d Trump\nsaid in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n
This step to extend the ceasefire aims to give Iran time to unify its\ninternal position under Khamenei\u2019s approval. Nevertheless, the\npresident\u2019s advisers warned that this leniency could be exploited by\nIran to stall for time in order to regroup their military strength.<\/p>\n
Iran itself responded coolly to Trump\u2019s diplomatic move and continued\nto show a confrontational attitude. They view the ceasefire extension as\na meaningless step as long as the economic blockade persists.<\/p>\n
\u201cTrump\u2019s ceasefire extension means nothing. The losing side cannot\ndictate terms. The continuation of the siege is no different from\nbombing and must be met with a military response,\u201d stated Mahdi\nMohammadi, adviser to Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf.<\/p>\n
Trump himself continues to display high confidence that he can\nachieve a much better deal than in previous eras. He even boasted about\nhis negotiating skills amid this complex war situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I think is that we will end up with a great deal. I think they\nhave no choice. We have crippled their navy, their air force, and their\nleader, who, honestly, complicates things in one way,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/this-is-why-trump-finally-extended-the-us-iran-ceasefire-1776869461", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }