President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States will prolong its ceasefire with Iran for an additional period, explaining that the move is justified because Iran’s leadership is “seriously fractured.”

According to Trump, the pause in hostilities—previously expected to expire on Wednesday—will now remain in effect “until such time as” Iranian officials present a “unified proposal” aimed at bringing the conflict with the United States and Israel to an end.

The decision followed developments suggesting a breakdown in diplomatic momentum. Plans for Vice President JD Vance to travel to Pakistan for another round of negotiations with Iranian representatives were reportedly shelved, and Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency indicated that Tehran had already signaled it would not participate in additional talks through intermediaries in Pakistan.

“Iran ultimately announced today that under these circumstances, attending the negotiations is a waste of time because the US prevents reaching any suitable agreement,” Tasnim reported.

Earlier in the day, Trump appeared reluctant to extend the ceasefire during an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” stating, “I don’t want to do that,” when questioned about whether he would allow more time for negotiations to produce a deal.

In a formal statement later, Trump pointed to both Iran’s internal instability and appeals from Pakistani leadership as factors behind his decision. “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,” Trump said in a statement.

He added that U.S. forces would maintain their current posture while awaiting a diplomatic outcome. “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,” the president said.

President Donald Trump reiterated Tuesday that the ceasefire extension reflects the fractured state of Iran’s leadership, emphasizing again that the United States will wait “until such time as” a “unified proposal” is submitted before taking further action.

The announcement came amid the same backdrop of stalled diplomacy, including the postponed Pakistan trip by Vice President JD Vance and reports from Tasnim that Iranian negotiators had declined further engagement through intermediaries.

“Iran ultimately announced today that under these circumstances, attending the negotiations is a waste of time because the US prevents reaching any suitable agreement,” Tasnim reported.

Trump had earlier expressed hesitation about prolonging the truce, telling CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” “I don’t want to do that,” when asked about giving negotiations more time.

Reiterating his rationale, Trump again referenced Iran’s internal divisions and the involvement of Pakistani officials. “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,” Trump said in a statement.

He concluded by stressing that U.S. forces remain on alert as the extension takes effect. “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,” the president said.