Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2026
April 21, 2026
Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal. I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.
President Donald J. Trump
NOTE: The statement referred to Chief of Defense Forces Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah of Pakistan. An original was not available for verification of the content of this statement.
Categories: Statements by the President : Iran, U.S. military operations. Names: Munir Ahmed Shah, Syed Asim; Sharif, Shehbaz.
Subjects: Iran, diplomatic engagement with U.S.; Iran, U.S. military operations; Pakistan, Chief of Defense Forces; Pakistan, Prime Minister.
DCPD Number: DCPD202600279.