With no fixed ceasefire deadline for now, the US and Iran are looking for ways to safeguard their own interests. DW takes a look at the main sticking points and explains some key issues.
Ceasefire extended: What's next in the Iran war?
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Wed 15:54 - Aftenposten (NO)
Sources: The US and Iran are considering extending the ceasefire by two weeks
Thu 09:24 - Aftenposten (NO)
Increased hope for an extended ceasefire with the US, according to an Iranian source
Fri 11:16 - Middle East Eye
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, calls for end to war
Sat 05:05 - Middle East Eye
Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal by Wednesday
Sat 12:04 - The Hill
Trump warns US may 'drop bombs again' if no Iran deal by ceasefire deadline
Sat 15:07 - France 24
No signs of regime collapse as Iran weathers weeks of war
Sun 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Prices are going up. Its only the beginning unless Congress takes action
Sun 13:03 - DW All
Iran war: US, Iranian leaders trade accusations of ceasefire violations, more talks scheduled for next week. Follow DW for more
Sun 13:03 - DW Top
Iran war: US, Iranian leaders trade accusations of ceasefire violations, more talks scheduled for next week. Follow DW for more
Sun 13:03 - DW All
Trump threatens Iranian bridges as talks set to continue
Sun 13:03 - DW Top
Trump threatens Iranian bridges as talks set to continue
Sun 13:06 - The Hill
Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire, announces Monday talks in Islamabad
Sun 14:08 - Al Jazeera English
What to know about US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz
Sun 15:43 - Middle East Eye
War on Iran: Mediators push ceasefire extension as deal hopes fade
Sun 19:52 - Al Jazeera English
Trump says US seized Iranian ship trying to get past blockade near Hormuz
Mon 15:21 - n-tv Politik
U-turn in Tehran?: Iran is now considering taking part in peace talks
Mon 15:44 - Al Jazeera English
Iranian FM spokesman says ceasefire ‘violated’ by US in shipment seizure
Mon 16:44 - The Hill
John Bolton calls Iran ceasefire a 'mistake'
Mon 21:41 - The Hill
Iran seeks to wait Trump out as ceasefire deadline nears
Mon 23:08 - The Hill
Iran 'prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield' if ceasefire ends: Parliament speaker
Tue 07:55 - Al Jazeera English
US, Iran exchange threats as fragile ceasefire set to expire
Tue 08:21 - Al Jazeera English
My dreams in Iran were already dead before the ceasefire came
Tue 12:00 - Fox News
Iran threatens 'new cards' on battlefield as ceasefire wanes
Tue 12:22 - Al Jazeera English
Iran-US war: Four scenarios for what’s next as talks stumble
Tue 12:24 - NPR
Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
Tue 12:42 - Middle East Eye
Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran
Tue 13:01 - Al-Monitor
Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran
Tue 14:00 - Al-Monitor
In Tehran, Iranians try to enjoy ceasefire while it lasts
Tue 14:36 - Middle East Eye
Pakistan urges US and Iran to extend ceasefire
Tue 14:47 - Politico EU
Trump threatens more US strikes in Iran as ceasefire deadline looms
Tue 16:03 - The Hill
Bolton: Trump 'afraid' of making bad Iran deal 'because he'll look like' Obama
Tue 20:36 - Politico EU
Trump extends Iran ceasefire, blockade amid uncertainty over peace negotiations
Tue 20:36 - Al-Monitor
Trump says US will extend ceasefire until Iranian proposal submitted, discussions concluded
Tue 21:28 - France 24
Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
Tue 21:36 - Al-Monitor
Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension
Tue 22:55 - PBS Newshour
Trump extends Iran ceasefire as talks to end war stall
Tue 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
The peace summit is frozen: the USA and Iran argue about everything, then the extension of the truce
Tue 23:26 - Al Jazeera English
Trump remains ‘in a quandary’ despite Iran war ceasefire extension
Wed 00:26 - France 24
Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall
Wed 00:51 - Al Jazeera English
Trump extends ceasefire and hopes for ‘unified proposal’
Wed 01:36 - Al-Monitor
US will indefinitely extend ceasefire, unclear if Iran agrees
Wed 03:21 - Al Jazeera English
Tehran held military parades as ceasefire was set to end
Wed 03:27 - France 24
Live: US will prolong ceasefire, unclear if Iran agrees
Wed 04:58 - Middle East Eye
Morning update
Wed 05:25 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war: What’s happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?
Wed 06:19 - DW All
Iran war: World waits to see what's next after ceasefire extension
Wed 06:19 - DW Top
Iran war: World waits to see what's next after ceasefire extension
Wed 07:33 - Al Jazeera English
Iran’s UN ambassador responds to US ceasefire extension
Wed 09:53 - France 24
Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, says Tehran regime 'seriously fractured'
Wed 09:55 - France 24
Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
Wed 10:53 - NPR
Iran says it seized ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade continues amid ceasefire
Wed 11:32 - Middle East Eye
Oil prices rise despite ceasefire extension
Wed 11:58 - The Hill
Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Wed 12:00 - UN News All
Ceasefire extension offers diplomatic opening, but tensions persist in Strait of Hormuz
Wed 13:48 - Politico EU
Iran reports seizing 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump’s ceasefire extension
Wed 14:49 - Middle East Eye
Trump has not set a timeline for extension of Iran ceasefire, source says
Wed 16:10 - Fox News
Iran seizes ships in Hormuz as US talks falter after ceasefire extension
Wed 16:19 - BBC Headlines
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
Wed 21:30 - Al-Monitor
Trump looks for way out on war, but Iran may not oblige
Thu 04:26 - DW All
Iran war: Standoff at Hormuz casts shadow over Iran ceasefire talks
Thu 04:26 - DW Top
Iran war: Standoff at Hormuz casts shadow over Iran ceasefire talks
Thu 07:30 - Al-Monitor
Iran says won't reopen Hormuz if US upholds naval blockade
Thu 10:00 - Fox News
The Iran ceasefire was just extended. The real test for Washington starts now
Thu 11:36 - Al-Monitor
Iran takes seized ships to port, countries seek info on seafarers' safety
Thu 13:48 - Fox News
Leavitt explains why Iran's seizure of two ships doesn't violate Trump's ceasefire
Thu 14:09 - Euronews
US and Iran continue seizing ships in tense Hormuz standoff
Thu 16:06 - The Hill
Bolton: 'The country that benefits from the ceasefire is Iran'
Thu 18:09 - DW All
Ceasefire extended: What's next in the Iran war?
Thu 18:09 - DW World
Ceasefire extended: What's next in the Iran war?
Thu 18:09 - DW Top
Ceasefire extended: What's next in the Iran war?