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.

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

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

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.

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

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time

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

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…

Trump is obliged under the War Powers Act to limit the conflict after 60 days with congressional approval.