Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal by Wednesday

Middle East Eye · April 18, 2026 War

Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal by Wednesday US President Donald Trump said he may not extend a temporary ceasefire with Iran if negotiations do not produce an agreement by Wednesday. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “Maybe I won’t extend it,” when asked about the truce. “So you have a blockade, and unfortunately, we have to start dropping bombs again,” he said, referring to the US stance if talks fail.

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