Trump Rejects Extending Ceasefire With Iran, Calls Peace Deal Best Option

Trump announced he does not plan to extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran.

He declared that reaching a deal remains the best option and the war is nearing its end.

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Trump claimed that Iran now has a different regime and we have removed the extremists.

The first round of peace talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement.

Trump hinted a second round could happen within two days.

Vice President Vance said the ball is very much in their court.

Trump instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.

The peace talks stalled over Iran's nuclear program.

Washington proposed a 20-year suspension; Tehran suggested three to five years.

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The U.S. pushed for removal of enriched nuclear material; Tehran insisted on lifting sanctions.

Back-channel negotiations helped narrow differences but no breakthrough was reached.

Trump said if the U.S. pulled out now, Iran would need 20 years to rebuild.

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remained in place.

The blockade sent oil prices surging and rattled global markets.

Qantas warned jet fuel costs could rise by up to A$800 million.

The IEA called the disruptions the greatest energy security challenge in history.

Trump faced criticism at home, including from Tucker Carlson.

The pope criticized Trump's foreign policy, prompting Trump to attack the pontiff.

Hezbollah leader urged Lebanon to pull out of direct talks with Israel.

The Lebanon-Israel negotiations were scheduled to begin in Washington.