US-Iran War: Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire Extension | White House: Vance's Pak Trip on Hold | WION

Added: 2026-05-05

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[00:00:09]Donald Trump [music] extends the US ceasefire with Iran indefinitely just hours before it was due to end, allowing more time for negotiators and for Iran to present a proposal while vowing [music] to maintain a blockade of their own sports.

[00:00:35]White House says Vice President J.D.

[00:00:37]Vance will not travel to Pakistan [music] for expected second round of peace talks. An official added in a statement that any updates on future in-person meetings will be announced [music] later.

[00:01:03]Iran's [music] Revolutionary Guard threatened to disrupt oil production across West Asia if attacks are launched against Iran from neighboring Gulf countries, cautioning these states against allowing [music] their territory to be used.

[00:01:24]According to new AP-NORC poll, Trump's approval rating on economy falls [music] sharply, dropping to 30% as Iran conflict drives prices higher. Support for his handling of Iran remains low at 32% [music] with even Republicans showing less faith in his leadership.

[00:01:55]British Defense [music] Ministry says UK will host military planners from over 30 countries for two days of talks [music] starting today on a multinational mission led by UK and France to protect navigation in the Strait [music] of Hormuz.

[00:02:27]Hezbollah says [music] it carried out rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel as retaliation for Israeli [music] violations of a 10-day ceasefire. Strike targets are cited by the group identified as source of artillery [music] fire towards southern Lebanon.

[00:02:55]At least five inmates killed in a riot at a Venezuela prison near Caracas [music] after fighting between prisoners escalated. Authorities identified the victims and launched an [music] investigation but gave no details on the cause of the violence.

[00:03:19]Global crude benchmark [music] edged a touch lower to below $98.5 per barrel early on Wednesday after [music] Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. Lack of clarity on the peace talks drove Brent over 3% in the previous session to briefly above $100.