Iran Has Not Requested a Ceasefire Extension; Officials Say U.S. Move Is to Buy Time for an Attack
In the early hours of April 22 local time, Iran announced that it had not requested an extension of the ceasefire.
In response to U.S. President Trump's earlier statement about extending the ceasefire, an advisor to the Speaker of the Iranian Islamic Consultative Assembly stated on social media, "The ceasefire extension proposed by Trump is meaningless. A loser has no right to set conditions. The ongoing blockade is no different from bombing, and it must be responded to with military means. Moreover, Trump's proposal for an extension is clearly aimed at buying time to launch an attack. Now is the time for Iran to take the initiative." (Reporter: Li Jiannan, Wang Zheng)
Iran has not requested an extension of the ceasefire as of April 22. Iranian officials criticized U.S. President Trump's proposal for an extension, stating it is a tactic to buy time for a potential attack. They emphasized the need for a military response to ongoing blockades and bombings, asserting that Iran is in a position of initiative.
- Iran has not requested an extension of the ceasefire.
- Trump's proposal for an extension is viewed as a tactic to buy time for an attack.
- Iranian officials assert that ongoing blockades and bombings must be met with military response.
- The Iranian government claims it currently holds the initiative.