Pakistan, April 22 -- US President Donald Trump announced he would extend a ceasefire with Iran indefinitely to allow more time for peace negotiations, but it remained unclear whether Tehran or US ally Israel would accept the move. The announcement followed ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions after two months of intense fighting that has destabilized the region and rattled global markets.

Trump said the United States agreed to delay planned attacks on Iran after mediation efforts by Pakistan, which has hosted peace discussions in Islamabad. According to his statement, Washington paused further military action so Iranian leaders could present a unified proposal and participate in continued diplomatic talks to end the con...