Trump extends Iran war ceasefire at request of mediator Pakistan, but keeps ports closed

The U.S. has extended the Iran war ceasefire at Pakistan’s request, maintaining closed ports despite the diplomatic progress, signaling continued pressure on Iranian trade. The extension supports short-term risk-off positioning in energy and shipping markets, as constrained Strait of Hormuz access persists, limiting crude and LNG flows. Iranian rial-denominated assets and off-exchange trade finance remain under stress due to sustained port blockades, while regional military escalation risks are temporarily contained. The divergence between diplomatic de-escalation and economic containment reinforces demand for safe-haven currencies and war-risk insurance premiums. Traders will watch the next U.S. Treasury sanctions review on Iranian energy exports scheduled for release in seven days as a key catalyst.

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