Trump’s ceasefire extension ‘an effort to calm tensions’, says foreign policy expert

Lucian Nemoiu

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 21) said he was extending a ceasefire with Iran indefinitely at Pakistan's request to allow more time for negotiations, while maintaining a US naval blockade of the country’s ports. Barbara Slavin, a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center, tells CNA’s Asia First the move is a pragmatic effort to ease tensions. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/

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