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Trump extends Iran ceasefire, orders continued US blockade, says regime 'seriously fractured'
foxnews.com ^ | April 21, 2026 | Greg Norman-Diamond, Emma Bussey, Efrat Lachter, Robert McGreevy and Madison Colombo

Posted on 04/21/2026 1:42:27 PM PDT by V_TWIN

The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will continue, and the ceasefire with Iran will be extended, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, citing "serious fractures” within the Iranian regime.

“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,” Trump said in a post shared on Truth Social.

“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,” he added.

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To: aklurker

I agree 100%. Well said.


61 posted on 04/21/2026 2:14:06 PM PDT by Cen-Tejas
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To: V_TWIN

He did this on a Tuesday just to troll his haters.


62 posted on 04/21/2026 2:14:16 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
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To: Midwesterner53
Think it is the best choice at this time.

Mid...you need a little wisdom.

63 posted on 04/21/2026 2:14:23 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Midwesterner53

The talk is not for you. It is for the IRGC. He is talking in their language.


64 posted on 04/21/2026 2:14:29 PM PDT by Eli Kopter (ED)
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To: piytar
Just kill all the mullahs. Esp. the IRGC ones.

That's all I ask. Stop pussyfooting around and get 'r done.

65 posted on 04/21/2026 2:14:30 PM PDT by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.)
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To: House Atreides

Never interfere when your enemy is in the process of destroying themselves


66 posted on 04/21/2026 2:15:26 PM PDT by rdcbn1 (..when poets buy guns, tourist season is over................Walter R. Mead)
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To: DouglasKC

“ I see why they call him TACO.”

Who is ‘they’?

Fo those who like to consider the source


67 posted on 04/21/2026 2:15:29 PM PDT by stanne
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To: Sirius Lee

You sound like a shill.


68 posted on 04/21/2026 2:15:37 PM PDT by eclectic (Liberalism is a mental disorder)
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To: Sirius Lee

I don’t think so.

He’s giving Iran rope, appearing reasonable, and the embargo is rapidly destroying Iran.

It is unable to really rebuild without imports.


69 posted on 04/21/2026 2:15:42 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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To: V_TWIN

Eventually there will be a nuclear war in Middle East killing millions all because we don’t want to pay 4$ a gallon in gas. I guess the price of 2$ is worth millions dead


70 posted on 04/21/2026 2:16:24 PM PDT by forYourChildrenVote4Bush
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To: Stingray51

It’s definitely a brilliant and strong move!!!


71 posted on 04/21/2026 2:16:34 PM PDT by BB62
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To: V_TWIN

Second TACO Tuesday in a row. Trump doesn’t know how to deal with Iranians and he’s being made to look like a fool.


72 posted on 04/21/2026 2:17:01 PM PDT by Kleon
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To: Jonty30

Best analysis I’ve seen. You did a better job in two sentences than most of the news - even the decent ones (they do exist) - have done in half an hour of talking.


73 posted on 04/21/2026 2:17:15 PM PDT by piytar (NEVER FORGET Ashli Babbitt, Rosanne Boyland, Corey Comperatore, Iryna Zarutska, and Charlie Kirk!)
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To: stanne
Not logical morncoherent

I love that you're so emotionally worked up that you can't think or type straight.

Maybe you were never straight...


74 posted on 04/21/2026 2:17:16 PM PDT by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.)
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To: eclectic

You sound like a pedophile.


75 posted on 04/21/2026 2:17:58 PM PDT by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.)
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To: Midwesterner53

No he follows a standard track he has developed. He pressures the Iranian regime. Pushing them and challenging them to come to the table. He backs off when it is evident the other side is unsure of what to do waiting for the other side to make a mistake. He keeps up the pressure in this case the blockade on Iranian ports cutting off their flow . Also other things are taking place behind the scenes, things you or I have no idea of. Time will tell.


76 posted on 04/21/2026 2:18:52 PM PDT by Destroyer Sailor (This Phone)
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To: stanne

I was wondering who would show first...the TACOites or the Epsteinphiles.....


77 posted on 04/21/2026 2:18:53 PM PDT by Nekman (The Dems are SocialistCommunistUtopianMarxists...SCUM for short...it FITS!)
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To: V_TWIN

President Trump knows the situation best.
I voted for Trump and he’s going to Trump.
I’m not going to complain about temporary
high gas prices either because, I have chosen
a world of kooks without nukes.


78 posted on 04/21/2026 2:19:00 PM PDT by right way right (“May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope.)
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To: MeanWestTexan
It is unable to really rebuild without imports.

I am not convinced that the chicoms aren't getting through with their own version of lend lease. Hope you are correct.

79 posted on 04/21/2026 2:19:21 PM PDT by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.)
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To: lodi90

It will all break down because a naval blockade is incongruous with a “cease fire” and the Iranians, sooner or later, will reply to an USN engagement against a civilian Iranian ship....

Very posdible but even more possible is the 60 day deadline which is coming up fast. And a naval blockade cannot legally br seperated from the airstrikes because both involve military action and therefore both are subject to the same limits. Ans the use of the Spruance’s 5” gun cannot be seen as any different than the USS Charlotte’s sinking of the Iranian ship IRIS Dena. What does Trump do when thev60 days are up.?


80 posted on 04/21/2026 2:20:10 PM PDT by xkaydet65
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