The White House has clarified that there is no fixed deadline for the extended ceasefire with Iran, contradicting earlier media claims suggesting a brief window of just a few days.
A news outlet had previously cited unnamed sources indicating the timeframe might be limited to three to five days. However, the administration has now firmly dismissed this characterization, confirming the extension is open-ended.
The White House press secretary stated that, contrary to certain reports, the President has not imposed a specific deadline for receiving proposals from Tehran. She emphasized that the ultimate timeline rests entirely with the Commander-in-Chief’s discretion.
In a separate interview, the President himself refuted the suggestion of a short deadline, stating he is “not rushing” the process. When asked whether additional talks might occur within the next day and a half to three days, he replied that it was “possible.”
Internal divisions in Iran were highlighted by the spokesperson, who described an ongoing struggle between pragmatic and hardline factions within the Iranian government. She stressed that Washington is seeking a unified response.
The spokesperson noted that while a pause on military and physical strikes remains in effect as they await Tehran’s response, other operational measures—including maritime actions targeting vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports—continue without interruption. The President is reportedly satisfied with this arrangement during the waiting period.
She also cautioned that Tehran’s public statements differ significantly from what they communicate privately to negotiators, advising against taking everything at face value.