The extension was announced just hours before it was set to expire. The president did not provide details on how long the new ceasefire extension will last.

Trump's announcement appeared to be unilateral, and it was not ​immediately clear whether Iran, or Israel, would agree to extend the ceasefire.

President Trump said Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day cease-fire and an exchange of prisoners, adding that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them.

As President Trump again voices optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declares itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.

By Parisa Hafezi and Simon Lewis DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by President Donald Trump,

Iran’s latest proposal to the U.S. calls for issues between the two countries to be resolved within 30 days. Here's where the U.S. stands as of Sunday. (AP Photo)

President Trump told reporters Saturday he is reviewing a new 14-point peace proposal that was submitted by Iran.

President Donald Trump is heading back to China, but this time, the Iran war raises the stakes for both sides. China is the bigger purchaser of Iranian oil.