Prospects for a renewed round of U.S.–Iran peace talks dimmed on Tuesday as the two‑week cease-fire approached its end, with Tehran denouncing American threats and President Donald Trump signaling he does not want the truce extended without a broader agreement.

The US is still awaiting a green light from Iran for peace talks to take place before a ceasefire expires on Wednesday, with the sides deadlocked on issues including access to the Strait of Hormuz.

Last-minute ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran looked uncertain Tuesday as a two-week truce was set to expire and both countries warned that, without a deal, they were prepared to resume fighting.

Mediators are urging Iran to attend negotiations in Pakistan as US Vice President JD Vance remains in Washington, DC, to discuss a path forward. Follow for live news updates.

The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz

Tension is building over whether the U.S. and Iran will hold a second round of peace talks in Pakistan. Bradley Blackburn reports.

Regional officials have told The Associated Press that both the U.S. and Iran are sending their top negotiators to Pakistan for Round Two peace talks as a fragile ceasefire is set to expire. But both sides have sent mixed messages,