A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been extended by Donald Trump, who said the move followed a request from Pakistan and that Washington is waiting on what he described as a “unified proposal” from Tehran.
As the two-week truce approaches its end, uncertainty has deepened around the diplomatic process and its chances of progress.
Trump stated that the ceasefire will remain active until Iran presents its proposal and talks reach a final outcome, “one way or another.”
He further confirmed that the US blockade on Iranian ports will stay in place even while fighting is temporarily paused.
Meanwhile, the White House has delayed a scheduled trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan, where a second phase of discussions involving Iran had been anticipated.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson indicated earlier on Tuesday that Tehran has not yet made a decision on joining the Pakistan-hosted talks, stressing that participation would depend on whether the dialogue is considered meaningful.
The human toll across the region continues to rise.
At least 3,375 deaths have been reported in Iran, while Lebanon has recorded more than 2,290 fatalities.
Israel has confirmed 23 deaths, with additional losses also reported in several Gulf Arab countries.
Both Israeli and US forces deployed in the wider region have likewise suffered military casualties.
Tensions have also been reflected in military messaging and public displays.
Iranian state television aired footage from Tehran showing hardline gatherings, where members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps displayed a ballistic missile mounted on a mobile launcher, accompanied by armed personnel.
The missile, identified in reports as a Qadr-type system, has previously been linked to strikes involving cluster munitions.
In a televised warning, Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters declared that any aggression would trigger immediate retaliation against pre-selected targets, with threats extending to both US and Israeli interests.
With negotiations stalling and rhetoric intensifying, both sides are maintaining positions that suggest a rapid return to conflict remains possible if no agreement is reached before the ceasefire period ends.