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Trump says extension of Iran ceasefire is ‘highly unlikely’
April 20, 2026
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US President Donald Trump said he now considers the ceasefire with Iran over “Wednesday evening Washington time” but that it’s “highly unlikely” he would extend it further if a deal is not reached. It’s “highly unlikely that I’d extend it” Trump told Bloomberg in a phone interview. The ceasefire was originally slated to last two weeks and began the evening of April 7.
CNN international diplomatic editor Nic Robertson reports on ceasefire talks from Islamabad, Pakistan. Also, retired US Air Force colonel Cedric Leighton and Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer discuss the latest developments from the Strait of Hormuz blockade. 0:00 Trump says there won’t be an extension of the ceasefire with Iran if peace talks fail 1:03 CNN international diplomatic editor reports from Islamabad 3:50 Retired colonel on threats facing ships in the Strait of Hormuz 6:40 What does all the confusion surrounding US-Iran talks mean? Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Iran #Trump #News
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