CEASEFIRE EXTENDED: Trump Slams Iran’s ‘fractured Government,’ Keeps Army On Standby | US-Iran War

Added: 2026-05-06

[00:00:32]US President Donald Trump said a planned military strike on Iran has been put on hold following a request from Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

[00:00:47]The pause, he indicated, is temporary and conditional.

[00:00:54]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.

[00:01:19]I have therefore directed our military to continue the blockade and in all other respects remain ready and able and will therefore extend the ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded one way or the other.

[00:01:39]Trump described Iran's government as seriously fractured, suggesting internal divisions have stalled meaningful negotiations.

[00:01:48]He said the ceasefire would be extended only until Iranian leaders present a unified proposal.

[00:01:57]Despite halting the attack, Trump made it clear that pressure will continue.

[00:02:03]The blockade on Iran remains in place and US forces have been directed to stay ready and able, signaling preparedness for rapid escalation.

[00:02:16]The decision underscores a strategy of pause without concession, holding back direct action while maintaining leverage.

[00:02:25]The onus, Trump implied, is now on Tehran to respond with a coherent position.

[00:02:34]With peace talks postponed and uncertainty deepening, the situation remains tense.

[00:02:40]The ceasefire holds for now, but the threat of conflict continues to loom.