Trump extends ceasefire till Iranian proposal is submitted, talks are over

U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) that the USA was indefinitely extending the Iran ceasefire — a day earlier than it was to run out — as a brand new spherical of peace talks was on maintain. The announcement appeared to ease fears that the combating, which had shaken power markets and the worldwide financial system, would promptly resume.

Pakistan had deliberate to host a second spherical of talks, however the White Home placed on maintain Vice President J.D. Vance’s deliberate journey to Islamabad as Iran rebuffed efforts to restart negotiations.