The U.S. State Department and White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Leavitt told reporters that Trump had not set a deadline for an end to the ceasefire extension he announced on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire to give negotiations more time, until Iran submits a proposal.
The U.S. and Israel began the war on February 28 with aerial bombardments of Iran.
In a post on X, Ghalibaf said, “The President of the United States made seven claims in one hour, all seven of which were false.”
The official added that certain routes through Hormuz would remain open, but added that those would need to be determined as secure by Iran.
Some observers say China's energetic Middle East diplomacy is more theatre than statecraft.
Trump struck an optimistic tone about Iran as he spoke with reporters on the White House lawn on his way to a trip to Nevada and...
The shipment includes food supplies, clothing, and other essential items. The aid was transported in 42 trucks and is valued at approximately $500,000.
The Iranian delegation, led by parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, arrived on Friday.
The call, described as “warm and cordial” and lasting more than 45 minutes, highlighted Pakistan’s role in helping secure a temporary ceasefire between the United States...
Khalilzad described these steps as positive, adding that the US president had reportedly agreed to delay a previously threatened escalation.
The ceasefire could be extended if additional time was required for talks, the report said.
The sources said the vehicle was struck by gunfire and subsequently fell into the Kunar River.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar said the temporary truce is a constructive gesture that could help de-escalate the situation and promote calm along the...
China’s special envoy for Afghanistan is actively shuttling between Kabul and Islamabad to encourage dialogue and reconciliation.
"This is a good time to declare victory and get out," Sacks, Trump's crypto and AI czar, said in an appearance on the "All-In Podcast."
Ankara has previously supported mediation and diplomatic engagement aimed at reducing violence along the Durand Line.
Iran says its nuclear activities are for peaceful purposes, while the U.S. and Israel have accused it of past efforts to develop nuclear weapons.
Israel has indicated that if Hamas is not disarmed peacefully, it will resume military action to make it do so.