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 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.

President Donald Trump huddled with his national security team Tuesday afternoon at the White House facing a major decision: what to do next with Iran.

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to wait for "the best deal" to end his conflict with Iran.

Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as President Trump predicted a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.

Iran has warned the US to accept Tehran’s latest peace proposal as tensions over the fragile ceasefire continue to escalate

Trump’s firm stance: Before leaving for Beijing, Trump said the U.S. can end the Iran war without Chinese help, claiming Iran’s military is already neutralized. Ceasefire in jeopardy: Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal as unacceptable ...

Trump and Iran remain locked in a tense stalemate with dueling blockades as the ceasefire falters and nuclear deal negotiations hit a dead end.