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US-Iran War News Live Updates: US Iran tensions rise as Tehran delays talks, JD Vance cancels Islamabad visit, Trump extends ceasefire and Hormuz blockade.

While strikes around the region have mostly ceased since the two-week-old truce began, there has been no letup in the stand-off over the crucial trade route, with both sides seeking economic leverage.

Three major US polls show declining approval ratings for Donald Trump on the economy, immigration, and Iran conflict, raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Last week, Trump said he might visit Islamabad if a deal with Iran to end the war is reached and signed in the Pakistani capital.

Donald Trump claimed he intervened to stop the hanging of eight Iranian women protesters, saying his request led to changes in their sentencing. The claim quickly sparked controversy when Iranian officials and state-linked outlets, including Mizan News Agency, rejected the account, insisting no executions were scheduled and calling the narrative false or misleading.

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi faced an incident in Berlin. Red liquid was thrown at him as he left a news briefing. Pahlavi had spoken critically about a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He is advocating for a return to power should Iran's current government fall. Pahlavi urged Europeans to support the Iranian people's fight for democracy.

US President Donald Trump is calling for a 'unified' response from Iran's leadership as tensions remain high despite a temporary ceasefire extension. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that no official deadline has been set for Iran to respond to U.S. proposals aimed at ending hostilities.

Iran's Consulate in Hyderabad defended India and China as "cradles of civilisation" after a "hellhole" remark surfaced in a video reposted by Donald Trump.

Iran's participation in the World Cup has been thrown into doubt by the war with the US and Israel that broke out on February 28.

Islamabad is preparing for potential US-Iran peace talks. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with US Charge d'Affaires Natalie Baker. Discussions focused on diplomatic efforts to bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. Pakistan is deploying extensive security measures for the proposed engagement. The first round of talks failed to yield a breakthrough.