US-Iran temporary ceasefire set to expire this week, ending at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday (midnight GMT Thursday).
Vice President JD Vance’s planned diplomatic visit to Islamabad has been put on hold after Tehran failed to respond to US negotiating positions.
President Donald Trump warned the US will not renew the truce, emphasizing a deal to curb market turmoil and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalated after the US seized an Iranian‑flagged cargo ship, pushing oil prices higher and sparking inflation concerns.