The president’s announcement came hours before the pause in fighting was set and amid saber-rattling by both countries.

Both sides remain dug in rhetorically, with Donald Trump warning that "lots of bombs" will "start going off" if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.

President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran, saying the United States is awaiting a proposal from Iran. Retired Naval Intelligence Commander Dr. Paul Chabot discusses what could come next. Plus,

Islamabad: Two regional officials said on Tuesday that the United States and Iran have signalled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in Islamabad as a fragile two-week truce was due to expire.

Trump's Stance on Iran Ceasefire Donald Trump has indicated that extending the ceasefire with Iran is 'highly unlikely' unless a deal is finalized, as reported by Bloomberg. The current ceasefire, which has been in effect for two weeks,

Last-minute ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran look uncertain as a two-week truce is set to expire and both sides say they’re prepared to resume fighting

The US is still awaiting a green light from Iran for peace talks to take place before a ceasefire expires on Wednesday, with the sides deadlocked on issues including access to the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump said he’s extended the ceasefire with Iran until Tehran has submitted a proposal to end the conflict permanently. He said the US would continue to blockade Iranian ports. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins reports.