Iran-Iran Standoff Escalates: Iran Refuses to Attend Negotiations; the U.S. Extends the Ceasefire but Maintains the Maritime Blockade

Golden Finance reports that on April 22, tensions sharply escalated on the eve of the expiration of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Iran refused to attend the Islamabad talks held on the 22nd, accusing the United States of obstructing the achievement of a substantive agreement. U.S. President Trump announced on the same day that, at Pakistan’s request, the ceasefire would be extended, but warned that once the deadline passes, bombing of Iran would continue, while maintaining a maritime blockade and expanding sanctions against Iran. U.S. Vice President Pence canceled his trip to Pakistan. Currently, Iran has blocked the entrance and exit of the Strait of Hormuz and publicly displayed ballistic missiles in Tehran, claiming to be fully prepared for renewed warfare. (CCTV)

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