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Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal reached by Wednesday
Reuters | April 18, 2026 11:57 AM CST

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During his return journey to Washington, President Donald Trump conveyed a cautionary message to Iran, emphasizing that the ongoing ceasefire could be revoked by Wednesday if no long-term solution is negotiated. He further reiterated the continuation of the blockade on Iranian ports, hinting at the possibility of escalating military engagement if tensions persist.

Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal reached by Wednesday
U.S. ​President ​Donald Trump said ​on Friday that he may end the ‌ceasefire ⁠with ⁠Iran unless ​a long-term deal to end the ​war is agreed by Wednesday.



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"Maybe ​I ⁠won't extend ‌it, ​but ​the blockade (on ⁠Iranian ports) is going to remain," ​Trump told reporters ​on Air Force One on his way back ‌to Washington from Phoenix, Arizona. "So ​you have ​a ⁠blockade, and unfortunately we have to start ​dropping bombs again."


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