Trump extends Iran ceasefire, delays talks
Diplomatic efforts in Washington took an unexpected turn Tuesday as planned peace talks between the United States and Iran were postponed at the last minute. US Vice President JD Vance had been scheduled to travel to Islamabad for negotiations, but the trip was ultimately shelved. Instead, President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, which had been due to expire on Wednesday evening. The move, he said, was intended to give Tehran more time to present a “unified proposal” aimed at ending the conflict. The decision marks the second time in recent weeks that Trump has stepped back from escalating tensions, opting instead to prolong negotiations as the war approaches its second month. Uncertainty surrounded the planned talks throughout the day. The visit by Vance was never formally confirmed, and Iran had not publicly committed to participating. […]
