Trump extends Iran ceasefire until proposal submission, responding to Pakistan's request for continued discussions and military readiness.

Uncertainty hangs over a second round of peace talks in Islamabad as both sides escalate rhetoric and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Vance cancelled his visit to Pakistan for peace talks on Tuesday.

Catch latest Iran-Israel war updates as US Vice President JD Vance prepares to visit Pakistan for peace talks with Tehran amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the existing…

Iran has not yet responded to Trump's announcement of the ceasefire extension.

Strait blockade stays as US seizes vessel said to be carrying ammunition for Iran; Beijing denies role and talks face fresh doubt.

The US president rejects extending truce as Tehran warns of response and negotiators head to Islamabad

Trump anunció que, a petición de Pakistán, ha decidido extender el alto el fuego, que debía expirar el miércoles, hasta que Irán presente una propuesta de acuerdo.

Donald Trump says US ready to renew attacks but Iran appears unwilling to bend to president’s threats

Trump's announcement came after an expected trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for a peace talks with Iranian officials was put on hold.

Catch latest Iran-Israel war updates as US Vice President JD Vance prepares to visit Pakistan for peace talks with Tehran amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the existing…

The blockade of ports on Iran's coast in the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place, the US president said on Tuesday, while the US military will 'in all other respects, remain…

The announcement came either two hours or a full day, depending on which Trump statement you believe, before the expiration of the two-week halt in attacks.

The extension comes hours after Trump threatened more bombing and that the US military is 'raring to go'

The US president says the naval blockade of the country's ports will also be extended for this period

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President changed his tune at request of Pakistan’s leaders, though he said military blockade of Iranian ports will continue

The ceasefire extension leaves Tehran, already under economic pressure, in a position that will be hard to sustain over the long term. The risk of renewed escalation remains high.

Donald Trump has indefinitely extended the US ceasefire with Iran after talks looked increasingly uncertain between both sides. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic…