Trump extends ceasefire deadline with Iran as talks stall

Added: 2026-05-06

[00:00:00]Tonight, President Trump dramatically extending his ceasefire with just hours to go. Posting Pakistan asked him to delay an attack until the Iranian regime can come up with a unified proposal, but that he'll continue the blockade. The president had appeared optimistic about talks in Pakistan just before 9:00 this morning. I want to make a great deal.

[00:00:21]But by 12:30, lead US negotiator Vice President Pence arriving back at the White House. His trip to Pakistan off for today with Iran refusing to commit to attend talks. Earlier, President Trump insisting the US is in a strong negotiating position to get Iran to sign a nuclear deal. We're going to make sure that they never have a nuclear weapon because they'll use it to blow because they're religious fanatics and they will use that weapon to blow up the world. The US blockade pressuring the Iranian regime.

[00:00:52]The Pentagon intercepted another oil tanker under sanctions, this time in Southeast Asia. While President Trump saying an Iranian cargo ship seized Sunday by the US Navy was carrying material from China. We caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it which wasn't very nice. A gift from China perhaps, I don't know. I thought I had an understanding with President Xi, but that's all right. That's the way war goes, right? Iran demanding the US stop its blockade before any talks while reversing its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz firing on an oil tanker this weekend. Its captain pleading with Iran to stop its attack.

[00:01:31]Both sides today were threatening a return to war. NBC News learning Iran's military still retaining significant capabilities despite being badly damaged including having thousands of missiles and attack drones according to a recent statement to lawmakers from the Pentagon's internal intelligence agency.

[00:01:48]Here in Pakistan's capital, officials say they've been in constant contact with Iran to convince them to come back to the table. A police officer tells us this highway and large parts of the city are closed ready for Vice President Pence and the Iranian delegation. And it will stay closed as long as there are peace talks, if there are peace talks.

[00:02:08]President Trump tonight indicating his ceasefire will now last until talks are concluded, quote, one way or the other.

[00:02:17]And Khier joins us now live from Pakistan. Tonight, Khier, the developments are moving very fast right now. Iran responding to President Trump's move to extend the ceasefire.

[00:02:29]Tom, one Iranian state television headline tonight saying simply Trump backs down while an adviser to the Iranian lead negotiator saying this is simply simply an attempt by the US to buy time for a surprise attack, but the tensions, Tom, remains. Tom. Okay. We thank you for watching and remember stay updated on breaking news and top stories on the NBC News app or watch live on our YouTube channel.