Gate News message, April 22 — In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire extension with Iran, Iranian authorities displayed the Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile in Tehran’s Revolution Square on April 21. The medium-range missile, with a range of approximately 4,000 kilometers, was previously used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in strikes across Israel, including Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Trump declared the ceasefire extension on April 22, citing Iran’s internal divisions and requests from Pakistan’s military commander and Prime Minister to allow time for unified negotiations. The U.S. will maintain its maritime blockade and military readiness during the extended period, though no specific deadline was set.
Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB rejected the ceasefire extension on April 22, stating that Iran will act according to its national interests. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian parliament speaker and chief negotiator, characterized Trump’s move as a delaying tactic on social media, declaring it was time for Iran to take the initiative. Semi-official media linked to the Revolutionary Guard warned that if the U.S. maintains its maritime blockade, Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and may use military force to break the blockade if necessary.
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