The fragile monthlong ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears set to expire Monday absent a last-minute deal to extend it and potentially end the war between the two nations. A senior White House official,

President Donald Trump said Iran wants a deal but is unwilling to accept terms he considers necessary, as he suggested declaring the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory. Jared Kushner said Trump remains committed to achieving what others think is impossible in the Middle East after high-level talks to advance Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

The price of oil jumped sharply Monday after President Donald Trump cast doubt on another deal with Iran to extend the expiring ceasefire with Iran.

By Parisa Hafezi and Katharine Jackson DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Iran will shift to a "fully offensive" military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the war with the U.S.

Ret. Col. Mike Jernigan argues that Iran is intentionally prolonging the conflict while remaining ‘wary’ of further U.S. military action on ‘America Reports.’

U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. President Donald Trump still needs to sign off on the pact.

A senior Iranian official told Reuters Wednesday that there are currently no discussions between Iran and the U.S. to extend the ceasefire to the Iran War. The report comes after Turkey’s Anadolu news agency,

For weeks, President Donald Trump has tried willing positive developments with Iran into existence, without much success.