Trump Says He Won't Extend Cease-Fire As Iran Peace Talks Up In Air

Iran Herald · April 21, 2026 Politics

US President Donald Trump said he does not want to extend a temporary cease-fire with Iran, which is due to expire on April 22, as Washington waits to see if talks with Tehran will proceed. Speaking in a live phone interview with CNBC on April 21, Trump said the United States was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a "great deal" when the two sides finally meet.

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