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.

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

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.

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.

President Trump has considered himself an effective dealmaker above all else, but he appears to have hit a wall with Iran as his tough talk, threats and even military action haven't moved Tehran from its long-established positions.

Six weeks after pausing Operation Epic Fury, talks remain stalled; Iran has strongly threatened retaliation, warning that any renewed aggression could lead to a regional war extending beyond the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the Iran conflict and agreed that Tehran should not possess nuclear weapons. The remarks came during Trump’s first China visit as US President since 2017.