Ceasefire continues: US-Iran talks expected by end of weekend

Day 15 of ceasefire

Trump has seemingly extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely until the US discussed an Iranian proposal to end the two-month-old war.

But Iranian officials did not say they had agreed to any extension of the truce, and criticised Trump's decision to maintain the US Navy blockade of Iran's trade by sea — which it considers a ceasefire violation.

The key issues that have overshadowed talks between the two warring parties since the beginning of the conflict — Iran's nuclear programme and passage through the Strait of Hormuz — continue to be the main sticking points, with neither side backing down on their demands.

Stay tuned to Khaleej Times today as we bring you the latest regional and global developments during the ceasefire extension.