Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire as Tehran Believes It Can Outlast US Pressure

President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran just before it was set to expire, choosing not to resume military strikes against the country. Trump said the extension was needed because Iran's government is "seriously fractured."

The US will keep blocking Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway where about 20% of the world's oil passes through. This blockade has been a major source of tension between the two countries.

Iranian leaders think they can handle a long standoff better than Trump can. They believe their strategy will work even though it could cause serious economic problems for ordinary Iranians.

The ceasefire extension means no immediate military action, but it doesn't solve the underlying conflict. Both sides appear to be testing who can hold out longer in this high-stakes game.