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Trump Extends Iran Attack Deadline Amid Ongoing Tensions

4/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for attacks on Iran.
An Iranian official dismissed the claim as a desperate attempt to save face.
Trump has repeatedly changed deadlines during the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, citing Iran's fractured government.
He announced that Vice President JD Vance would head a U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks.
An Iranian official said talks would occur only if Trump lifted the naval blockade.

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U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for attacks on Iran.
An Iranian official dismissed the claim as a desperate attempt to save face.
Trump has repeatedly changed deadlines during the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, citing Iran's fractured government.
He announced that Vice President JD Vance would head a U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks.
An Iranian official said talks would occur only if Trump lifted the naval blockade.