Trump: "Amazing Two Days Ahead," No Need to Extend Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he does not expect to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, expressing confidence that developments in the coming days could bring the conflict closer to an end.
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he does not expect to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, expressing confidence that developments in the coming days could bring the conflict closer to an end.
Speaking to ABC News, Trump said the two-week ceasefire, set to expire on April 22, would likely not need to be prolonged. He pointed to ongoing diplomatic efforts and suggested that a breakthrough could come soon.
“I think you’re going to be watching an amazing two days ahead,” Trump said, adding that a deal remains the preferred outcome. “It could end either way, but I think a deal is preferable.”
Trump also reiterated his view that US and Israeli military operations have significantly weakened Iran’s leadership, claiming that key figures had been eliminated and that the situation on the ground had fundamentally changed.
His remarks come as preparations are underway for a possible second round of talks between US and Iranian officials, expected to take place in Pakistan in the coming days after earlier negotiations ended without agreement.
At the same time, the US has increased pressure on Tehran through military and economic measures. The Pentagon said a naval blockade on Iranian ports, ordered after the collapse of talks, has been fully implemented within 36 hours. According to US Central Command, American forces have effectively halted maritime trade to and from Iran.
Trump has framed the blockade as part of a broader strategy to force Iran back to the negotiating table under stricter conditions, particularly regarding its nuclear program and regional activities.
Despite the ongoing ceasefire, tensions remain high. Iran has maintained restrictions on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route, while the US continues operations aimed at reopening the waterway.
International officials have also stressed that any future agreement will require strict oversight. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said a deal would need detailed verification mechanisms to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities, warning that without such measures, any agreement would lack credibility.