Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump extends Iran ceasefire but maintains blockade

President Donald Trump at the White House on April 21, 2026.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) that the United States was indefinitely extending the Iran ceasefire — a day before it was to expire — as a new round of peace talks was on hold. The announcement appeared to ease fears that the fighting, which had shaken energy markets and the global economy, would promptly resume.

Iran has not yet responded to Mr. Trump’s announcement of the ceasefire extension. Both countries have warned that, without a deal, they were prepared to resume fighting.

UN nuclear watchdog chief welcomes ceasefire extension between Iran and U.S. Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told reporters late Tuesday 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.

Meanwhile, Israel and Hezbollah trade fire with talks expected this week, even as more talks are expected in Washington this week after a 10-day ceasefire went into effect last Friday (April 17, 2026).

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