Iran war: Trump extends ceasefire for negotiations

President Donald Trump said he was ​extending the Iran ​ceasefire until an Iranian ⁠proposal ​is ​submitted, ​and discussions ‌are concluded. A US ceasefire with Iran was due to expire on Wednesday evening. DW has more.

• President Donald Trump extends ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
• Vice President JD Vance's trip to Islamabad for negotiations has been put on hold, reports say
• It comes after Pakistan's information minister said Iran was yet to confirm attendance at peace talks with US
• IEA says the Iran war is fueling the biggest energy crisis in history

Here is a round-up of the latest developments from the US-Israeli war with Iran and the wider Middle East on Tuesday, April 21, 2026: