Trump Extends Ceasefire, Keeps Hormuz Pressure
President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran while insisting there will be no deal if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened before a final agreement is reached. He also claimed Iran is losing about $500 million a day because of the continued blockade, adding fresh pressure to an already fragile diplomatic process.
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Hormuz Standoff
Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire just before it was due to expire, saying the pause would continue while negotiations remain unresolved. At the same time, he has kept the US naval blockade in place, making clear that Washington does not want to ease pressure on Tehran before a broader deal is secured.
Trump Claims Iran Losing $500 Million A Day
In public remarks and social media messaging, Trump said Iran wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened because the closure is costing it roughly $500 million daily in lost oil revenue. He argued that Tehran is publicly posturing while privately wanting the waterway reopened, using the economic impact as leverage in the negotiations.
Iran Talks Still Face Uncertainty Despite Ceasefire Extension
Despite the ceasefire extension, the diplomatic path remains uncertain. The next round of talks is still not firmly set, and there is no complete clarity yet on how Tehran will respond to the latest US position. The ceasefire has bought more time, but it has not resolved the larger dispute over sanctions, military pressure and shipping access through Hormuz.
