Washington DC, April 15 -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday (local time) clarified that reports suggesting the United States had formally sought an extension of the ongoing ceasefire were incorrect, even as high-level diplomatic engagements with Iran remain active and "productive and ongoing."

Leavitt said there was no formal request to extend the fragile ceasefire, while stressing that negotiations continue between the two sides.

"Bad reporting this morning that we had formally requested an extension of the ceasefire. That is not true at this moment," Leavitt said during a press briefing.

She added that the US remains engaged in continuous diplomatic discussions. "We remain very much engaged in these negotiati...