Iran ceasefire negotiations as tensions rise over oil routes and Democrats warn of an ‘energy apocalypse.’

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said his war against Iran is intended to prevent Tehran from ever getting a nuclear weapon. But when it comes to core nuclear issues, he risks ending up with a worse deal than the one he abandoned in his first term.

Christiane Amanpour speaks with Timothy Snyder, historian and author of “On Freedom,” about the war in Iran and the political climate in the US.

Iranian leaders reject Trump’s infighting claims, projecting unity as he extends a ceasefire and maintains a ports blockade.

President Donald Trump declined to give a timeline for the Iran war, telling reporters at the White House, “Don’t rush me.” Follow for live news updates.

Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Thursday, President Trump denied that he's under pressure to end the war with Iran, and said it is instead Tehran that is facing a time crunch to stop the conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on hold. Pakistan had planned to host a second round of talks, but the White House suspended Vice President JD Vance’s planned trip to Islamabad as Iran rebuffed efforts to restart negotiations.

US President Donald Trump indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran after the two sides failed to meet for more peace talks, with the war developing into a game of brinkmanship over the critical Strait of Hormuz.