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.

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will not go forward with new strikes on Iran at the request of Pakistani officials, extending the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Trump said Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir asked the U.

The United States and Iran have signalled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in Pakistan, two regional officials said Tuesday, as leaders on both sides warned they were prepared for more fighting if a fragile two-week truce expires without a deal.

US President also said he would continue the US Navy's blockade of Iran's trade by sea, considered an act of war by Tehran

Tehran’s ‌armed forces ready to deliver ‘decisive’ response to any renewed hostile ​action as ceasefire nears end

Deep mistrust between the U.S. and Iran leaves nuclear talks fragile, with analysts warning of a phased military campaign if diplomacy fails entirely.

The US war against Iran has cost $29 billion — an estimate that’s higher than the $25 billion figure the Pentagon provided to Congress two weeks ago.