Trump declares Iran ceasefire extension with peace talks in doubt
US President Donald Trump has announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks, despite uncertainty over Iran and Israel's agreement. The war has killed thousands and shaken the global economy.
US President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran to facilitate peace talks. The decision was made in response to a request by Pakistani mediators. However, Iran's response was skeptical, with some officials suggesting it was a ploy. The war began on February 28 with US and Israeli aerial bombardments of Iran, spreading to Gulf states and Lebanon. Over 5,000 civilians have been killed, and hundreds of thousands displaced. Israel and Lebanon are set to hold fresh talks in Washington, following a separate ten-day ceasefire agreement. The conflict has virtually closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to soar and fears of a global recession.
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