By extending a ceasefire indefinitely with Iran, President Donald Trump appears to be searching for a way out of a costly war, but Tehran may be unwilling to give him a win.Trump has insisted on maintaining a naval blockade, which Iran is demanding must end before it can consider any agreement to end the conflict launched on February 28 by Israel and the United States.
Trump looks for way out on war, but Iran may not oblige
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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 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