US President Donald Trump said that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran, even as the US military maintains its blockade of Iranian ports. The move comes as the White House put on hold Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Pakistan for a second round of truce talks with Iran, which has balked at further discussions. But Trump warned that the US military will continue its blockade of Iranian ports.
Trump made the announcement as ceasefire talks looked increasingly uncertain with a two-week truce set to expire on Wednesday. Both countries had said they were prepared to resume fighting if no deal is reached.
Trump said he would "extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.” Iran has yet to decide whether to join the negotiations in Pakistan, a foreign ministry spokesman said earlier Tuesday, and will only take part if Tehran believes the discussions would yield results.
Iran War Live Updates: Global Conflicts Fuel US Defense Order Surge
US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world. Earnings signalled that 2026 will be another strong year after a robust 2025 in the wake of continuing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, Russian incursions into European airspace, Chinese maneuverings towards Taiwan and Red Sea tensions.
More governments are ordering military equipment amid rising geopolitical strife. For those who are already in conflict, there is a need to spend more to replenish stocks or maintain machinery.
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Iran War Live Updates: Iran military Rejects Talks For Now
Talks possible only on Iran's terms, says Iran military
Iran War Live Updates: US Military Pushes For Boost In 2027 Spending On Drones
As part of US President Donald Trump's push to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion in the 2027 budget, the Pentagon wants to triple spending on drones and related technology to more than $74 billion and invest over $30 billion into more critical munitions, including missile interceptors, whose stockpiles have become critically low during the Iran war.
Iran War Live Updates: Lebanon Seeks 500 mn Euros
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the country needed 500 million euros to address the conflict's ongoing humanitarian fallout amid a fragile 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. "Lebanon needs 500 million euros to tackle the humanitarian crisis over the next six months," Salam said during a press conference in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Iran War Live Updates: Iran's Nuclear Stockpile Remains In Country
All of Iran's highly enriched uranium remains in the country, likely entombed at enrichment sites bombed by the US during a 12-day war last June. Iran hasn't enriched since then but maintains it has the right to do so for peaceful purposes and denies seeking nuclear weapons.
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Iran War Live Updates: Strait Of Hormuz Remains Shut
The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all natural gas and oil passes, remains effectively closed over Iranian attacks in the waterway.
There's also a fear that Iran mined a portion of the strait used by transiting ships during peacetime. Since the war, Iran reportedly has been charging as much as $2 million a vessel to allow them to pass.
Opening the strait remains a key focus of negotiations and Tehran's strongest leverage against Washington, particularly as countries around the world have begun rationing energy and warning of shortages of jet fuel.
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Iran War Live Updates: Israel Disciplines Soldiers For Destroying Jesus Statue
One of the soldiers photographed the other using what appears to be a sledgehammer to hack down the crucifix during military operations in the Lebanese village. The two will be held in military detention for 30 days. "The soldiers' conduct completely deviated from IDF orders and values," said a military statement, using the acronym for the Israeli military.
Iran War Live Updates: Pakistan Thanks Trump, Seeks Islamabad Peace Deal
In a statement on behalf of himself and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif thanked US President Donald Trump for extending the ceasefire to support diplomacy. Sharif affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a negotiated settlement and expressed hope both sides will maintain the ceasefire and reach a comprehensive peace deal.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran's State TV Denies Eight Women Are At Risk Of Execution
State TV quoted the Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency denying Trump's claims that the women are facing execution. It said some have already been released, while others face charges that — if upheld by the courts — would ultimately result in prison sentences rather than execution.
It didn't name which women were allegedly released. Human rights centers have reported that at least two of the women were facing charges that carry a death sentence.
Iran War Live Updates: Six Iranian women, Two Teenagers On Trump's Appeal For Release
Donald Trump urged Tehran to release eight women reportedly facing execution, calling it a key goodwill gesture. The accused are as follows:
- Bita Hemmati was sentenced to death in Tehran after taking part in the protests.
- Mahboubeh Shabani was charged with "enmity of God," which carries the death sentence.
- Diana Taher Abadi and Ghazal Ghalandari are both 16, and were arrested separately in Karaj, west of Tehran, and Yasuj in southwestern Iran during the protests.
- Venus Hossein Nejad, from the Bahai faith was forced to confess on state TV and was accused with others of organizing protests and being members of a “satanic network and under the influence of Israel."
- Golnar Naraqi, a 37-year-old emergency physician, was arrested in Tehran during the protests.
- Two women were identified by Iranian social media as Ensieh Nejati and Panah Movahhedi Salamat. There was no immediate confirmed reports about their whereabouts.
Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Commander Threatens To Destroy Region's Oil Industry
Gen. Majid Mousavi, the aerospace chief for the Revolutionary Guard, said in comments on Iranian media that it would be a mistake to carry out “aggression” against Iran. He also said the region's oil facilities would be harmed if neighboring countries allow the US to carry out attacks.
Iran War Live Updates: Brent Crude Holds Near $98 As Trump Maintains Truce
Oil prices held on to recent gains after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, even as the continuation of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz kept supply concerns front and centre. Brent crude for June settlement slipped 0.2% to $98.32 a barrel, while WTI for June delivery eased 0.3% to $89.36, after both benchmarks surged nearly 9% over the previous two sessions.
Iran War Live Updates: Israel And Hezbollah Trade Fire
Israel and the Lebanon-based, Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah traded some fire with the latter saying it had fired rockets and drones at Israeli forces maintaining a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah also accused Israel of breaching the truce with “attacks on civilians and the destruction of their homes and villages.”
In response, Israel said it had struck the launcher, calling Hezbollah's strikes a blatant violation of the ceasefire.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran Calls For UN To Condemn US Seizures Of Its Ships
The Iranian mission to the U.N. sent a letter asking for the world body and the Security Council to issue a "firm and unequivocal" condemnation of the US decision to attack and seize an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. "This constitutes a grave breach of international law, a clear violation of the ceasefire, and an act of aggression marked by the hallmarks of piracy,” the mission posted on X. “Such reckless conduct directly endangers international navigation and undermines maritime safety and security."
Washington had said the ship tried to evade the US naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran War Live Updates: UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Welcomes Ceasefire
Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told reporters that the effort to end the war between Tehran and Washington is a “complex process” and that it's important to allow “continuity” for that process to play out. "I think it's very important that an opportunity for peace is given," he said.
Iran War Live Updates: US Treasury To Systematically Degrade Iran's Funds
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on X
As US President Trump has made clear, the United States Navy will continue the blockade of Iranian ports. In a matter of days, Kharg Island storage will be full and the fragile Iranian oil wells will be shut in. Constraining Iran’s maritime trade directly targets the regime’s primary revenue lifelines.
The US Treasury will continue to apply maximum pressure through Economic Fury to systematically degrade Tehran’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds.
Iran War Live Updates: US Trip To Pakistan Cancelled
In light of US President Trump’s Truth Social post confirming the United States is awaiting a unified proposal from the Iranians, the trip to Pakistan will not be happening today. Any further updates on in-person meetings will be announced by the White House.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump's Statement
The statement by US President Donald Trump read:
"Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal."
"I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other."
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Extends Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, as Tehran's deadline to end the pause came and went without incident.
Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Iran's "fractured" leadership time to form a proposal. But he said the US blockade of Iran's ports -- a sticking point for Tehran -- would continue.