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Trump news at a glance: Trump backs off threat to resume bombing Iran and extends ceasefire

Apr 21, 2026Center Left

President changed his tune at request of Pakistan’s leaders, though he said military blockade of Iranian ports will continueDonald Trump unilaterally announced an extension of the two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday amid frantic efforts to bring the two sides back to the negotiating table.Hours after announcing that he “expected to be bombing”, the US…

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