Iran-US War Ceasefire News Live: Iran Rules Out US Talks in Islamabad Amid Tensions

Iran-US War Ceasefire News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ongoing ceasefire by three weeks following high-level talks at the White House.

In a statement, Trump said the meeting with senior representatives from both countries “went very well” and resulted in an agreement to prolong the fragile truce.

‘Good News’ About Peace Talks Soon?

“Good News” about a second round of peace talks between Washington and Tehran may be coming as soon as Friday, President Donald Trump and Pakistani sources told The New York Post on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire and continuation of the Hormuz blockade against Iran until a proposal for peace is sent by Tehran.

Iran acknowledged the ceasefire extension, without confirming that it would attend the new round of talks in Islamabad.

U.S. Capture Of Iranian Vessel

Tensions between the two sides escalated sharply after the US Navy seized an Iranian cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz—an act Iran has condemned as “piracy” and a violation of ceasefire understandings, warning of possible retaliation. The situation is further complicated by Washington’s continued naval blockade of Iranian ports, which Tehran views as overtly hostile.

Further, the Embassy of India in Tehran has issued a fresh advisory urging Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Iran by any means, including air and land routes, citing ongoing regional tensions and operational uncertainties. The embassy has also advised Indians currently in Iran to leave the country through designated routes in coordination with officials, emphasising safety concerns amid the evolving situation.

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