U.S. Announces Extension of Ceasefire with Iran Amid Ongoing Naval Blockade
The United States government announced a two-week extension to the ceasefire with Iran (under Operation Epic Fury), temporarily halting direct land and air combat operations. However, the U.S. maintained that the strict naval blockade on all maritime traffic entering or exiting Iranian ports will remain in full effect during the negotiations.
Date: April 22, 2026
Location: Washington D.C., United States
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: ApEx BUREAU / DoW News