The officials recommended that the existing ceasefire between the US and Iran be extended, so as to allow for a more suitable timeframe in which to make the deal. A peace deal between the United

US-Iran War Live: The Iran war began when the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. Iran responded with its own strikes on Israel and Gulf states that host US bases.

It’s very important that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon, and they’ve agreed to that,” Trump told reporters as he left the White House for a two-day western trip.

Some hardline factions in Tehran want to continue the war. Others see the Islamabad meeting as an opportunity to refashion relations with Washington.

Failure to reach a deal throws ceasefire into doubt and raises questions about reopening the Strait of Hormuz as global energy supplies continue to be throttled.

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to most commercial shipping traffic due to Iran's threats and despite an ongoing U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports aimed at forcing a reopening. The tanker gridlock is keeping global oil and gas prices high, and keeping pressure on all parties to the conflict to find a solution.

Iran is growing increasingly agitated over the U.S. naval blockade. Meanwhile, American officials say the U.S. has not agreed to extend the ceasefire.

Lebanon and Israel to begin 10-day cease-fire, Trump says, in move Iran calls key to resuming stalled negotiations with U.S.

The Trump administration feels “good about prospects of a deal” with Iran, the White House said, noting that a potential second round of talks would likely be held in Pakistan. Follow along for live updates.