President Donald Trump has announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks.
The Guardian's White House reporter Hugo Lowell confirms the meeting's attendees included Vance, Rubio, Hegseth, Caine, and the DNI, and that the ceasefire extension was the direct result of the meeting.
The Guardian is cited as the source, and the specific list of attendees and non-attendees is provided.
The Guardian is now reporting the meeting led to Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire, confirming earlier reports.
Trump decided against launching strikes on Iran, reportedly persuaded by VP Vance and Senator Rubio.
Trump confirmed the ceasefire extension is conditional on Iran submitting a proposal and concluding discussions, and that the US blockade will continue.
Trump specifically cited divisions within the Iranian regime as justification for extending the ceasefire.
The announcement confirms the extension of the ceasefire, which had officially ended with no prior agreement from Iran.
CNN reports the extension was specifically due to Iran's failure to respond to letters sent via Pakistan, leading to U.S. suspicions of internal discord.
Fox News reports the ceasefire extension will be 'short-lived' unless a deal is reached quickly, and that it was granted largely out of respect for Pakistani mediators.
Reuters reports the extension is now described as 'indefinite,' a change from earlier characterizations, and explicitly notes the uncertainty regarding agreement from Iran and Israel.
