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April 20, 2026
Trump unlikely to extend ceasefire with Iran
- President Trump stated he is 'unlikely' to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, which expires Wednesday evening.
- He warned that he 'expects to be bombing' once the ceasefire ends, emphasizing a military-first approach to negotiations.
- Despite mediation attempts by Pakistan, efforts to extend the ceasefire have failed, with Tehran also issuing threats of its own.
11 Sources
- Trump 'highly unlikely' to extend Iran ceasefire beyond Wednesday eveningApr 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM · The Hill
- Trump ‘unlikely’ to extend ceasefire as deadline for deal approachesApr 21, 2026 at 12:19 AM · NBC
- President Trump says it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he would extend ceasefire with no dealApr 21, 2026 at 1:16 AM · CNN
- Iran-US war latest: Trump says his Hormuz blockade is ‘destroying’ Iran and will only end with peace dealApr 21, 2026 at 3:58 AM · Independent
- Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with IranApr 21, 2026 at 12:54 PM · Reuters
- Trump tells CNBC he expects U.S. to make ‘great deal’ with IranApr 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM · CNBC
- Live updates: As ceasefire deadline arrives, Trump leans against extension for IranApr 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM · The Hill
- Trump on extended ceasefire with Iran: 'I don't want to do that'Apr 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM · The Hill
- live: House Democrats speak as Trump's Iran ceasefire deadline nearsApr 21, 2026 at 2:53 PM · The Hill
- Hopes of peace deal fade as Trump says he ‘expects to be bombing’ when ceasefire deadline expiresApr 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM · Independent
- Uncertainty hangs over U.S.-Iran talks as ceasefire deadline loomsApr 21, 2026 at 8:10 PM · NPR