Trump announces the U.S. is extending its ceasefire with Iran, as new round of peace talks stalls

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran — a day before it was to expire — as a new round of peace talks was on hold. The announcement appeared to ease fears that the fighting, which had shaken energy markets and the global economy , would promptly resume. Pakistan had planned to host a second round of talks, but the White House put o