US President Donald Trump announced the extension of a fragile ceasefire with Iran, saying the decision followed a direct request from Pakistan’s military and political leadership to allow diplomacy more time.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said Washington agreed to halt a planned military strike after appeals from Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The U.S. leader described Iran’s government as “seriously fractured,” arguing that Iranian authorities required additional time to present a unified negotiating proposal aimed at easing escalating regional tensions.

Trump confirmed that while active military action has been paused, American forces have been ordered to maintain a blockade and remain fully prepared for possible operations if talks collapse. The ceasefire will remain in effect until Iran submits its proposal and negotiations conclude.

Pakistani officials welcomed the move, framing it as an opportunity for diplomacy to prevent a wider regional conflict. Islamabad has increasingly positioned itself as a mediator seeking a negotiated settlement between Washington and Tehran.

The development comes amid heightened military tensions in the Middle East, where fears of a direct U.S.–Iran confrontation had raised concerns about regional instability and global energy disruption.