What did Trump say about extending the ceasefire with Iran and the status of the Strait of Hormuz?

Trump stated it is 'highly unlikely' he would extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran beyond its scheduled expiration on Wednesday evening Washington time, and affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz would remain blocked until a formal agreement is signed — declaring, 'I’m not opening it until a deal is signed.' He emphasized he would not rush into a 'bad deal' and insisted the U.S. has 'all the time in the world.'

What is Iran's current position on attending the upcoming negotiations in Pakistan?

Iran has said it has no plans to attend the potential negotiations in Pakistan aimed at ending the seven-week conflict, though Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei noted a final decision hasn’t been made; he also criticized the U.S. side for lacking seriousness in advancing diplomacy.

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