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🇺🇸🚫🇮🇷 Reaction from Daniel McAdams, an analyst on U.S. foreign policy, regarding Trump’s passive stance on extending the ceasefire: 🔸It’s a pathetic psychological ploy to give the impression that the Iranian government is collapsing. The Iranians’ position is perfectly clear: “If you want to talk, lift your sanctions. ” 🔴@alsaa_plus_EN

🇺🇸🚫🇮🇷 Axios, citing sources: One of the reasons behind Trump's decision is that Washington and Islamabad are awaiting the Iranian Supreme Leader's response to the latest proposal. 🔴@alsaa_plus_EN

🇱🇧❌🇮🇱 — BREAKING | Hezbollah: In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the flagrant and well-documented violations by the Israeli enemy—which have exceeded 200 breaches since the ceasefire came into effect and have included attacks on civilians and the destruction of their homes and villages in southern Lebanon—and based on the right to resist and expel the occupation, at 18:50 on Tuesday, 21-04-2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Israeli enemy army’s artillery position in the Kfar Giladi settlement, the source of the recent artillery shelling towards the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif, with a salvo of rockets and a swarm of kamikaze drones. @SimurghRes

🇮🇷🚫🇺🇸 Qalibaf, an advisor to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament: Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire is an attempt to buy time for a surprise attack. Iran currently holds the initiative. 🔴@alsaa_plus_EN

🇺🇸🚫🇮🇷ALSAA ANALYSIS | THE “CEASEFIRE”: A MASSIVE REARMAMENT WINDOW (APRIL 21, 2026) The official narrative talks about “negotiations” and waiting for an Iranian proposal. But facts observed on the ground since the ceasefire began on April 8 tell a very different story: Washington is using this pause to massively inject combat capabilities. I. The ceasefire “air bridge”: emergency logistics Since the ceasefire took effect, a constant flow of heavy transport aircraft has been linking European and American bases to the Middle Eastern theater. This is not routine rotation. The observation: Every hour, heavy transport planes are delivering precision munitions, replacement electronic components, and spare parts for saturated defense systems. The reality: If this air bridge stopped, the coalition’s missile defense “shield” would collapse within days due to stock depletion alone. The ceasefire is literally the lifeline keeping defensive capability on life support. II. The naval pivot: a race against time Diplomacy is the mask; naval movement is the face. While talks stall, force concentration continues at a relentless pace: Current deployment: With the USS Gerald R. Ford already in the Red Sea and the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, the coalition already has two major carrier strike groups in place. Arrival of a third group: The transit of the USS George H.W. Bush around the Horn of Africa, along with the approach of the USS Boxer (LHD-4) amphibious group, is synchronized to converge in the CENTCOM area within 10 days. The strategy: Washington is not negotiating peace—it is preparing for an unprecedented offensive saturation. Three carrier groups are being assembled to compensate for the limits of ground-based defenses, which cannot withstand the density of Iranian fire. III. Trump and the “10-day” trap Why the extension? Why these discussions? It’s a simple logistical equation. The need for time: Washington needs time for the air bridge to fully replenish stockpiles and for the third carrier to arrive on station. The diplomatic illusion: Trump appears to be waiting for an “Iranian proposal” to shape public perception. In reality, he is waiting for full operational readiness before deciding whether escalation becomes the default option. 📊 CONCLUSION: THE WAR IS NOT PAUSED—IT IS RELOADING Observing the air and naval movements since April 8 leads to a clear conclusion: Militarily: The ceasefire has been turned into a massive combat logistics operation. Diplomatically: Talks serve mainly to cover the noise of transport engines. The reality is stark: A coalition that needs three aircraft carriers and a continuous air bridge just to sustain a “truce” is a coalition preparing for a major escalation. Iran knows it. The concentration of forces we are witnessing is not meant to deter—it is meant to saturate. 🔴@alsaa_plus_EN

🇮🇷🚫🇺🇸 Tasnim: - Despite Trump's announcement of an extended ceasefire, Iran has not yet officially issued a media statement on the matter. - Iran's position will be officially announced later. Alaa 🔴@alsaa_plus_EN

🛢💲 Meanwhile, oil prices continue to rise. 🔴@alsaa_plus_EN

—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 IRIB: ‘Iran does not recognize the extension of the ceasefire, and may or may not abide by it based on national interests’ @Middle_East_Spectator

🇺🇸🚫🇮🇷 President Trump extend the ceasefire

🇺🇸🚫🇮🇷 President Trump extend the ceasefire

🇮🇶🐦 The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, the Al-Nujaba Movement: 🤔In light of current events and American arrogance, our mujahideen are monitoring the situation and have their fingers on the trigger. This battle will not be like the last one in terms of its objectives and the weapons used. 🔴@alsaa_plus_EN

🇮🇷🚫🇺🇸 The Tasnim News Agency, citing informed sources: Despite all the publicity and rumors spread by the media and U.S. officials, the Iranian delegation has informed the U.S. side through a Pakistani mediator that it will not be present in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Wednesday, and that there are currently no prospects for participation in the negotiations. ⚪️@alsaa_plus_EN