Pakistan, April 23 -- At the request of Pakistan's leadership, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, until Iranian officials submit a unified proposal and discussions were concluded on the matter.

"Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," President Trump announced on his Truth Social account.

He said that he had directed his military to continue the blockade and rema...