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US President Donald Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Unlikely To Be Extended Beyond Deadline Without Deal
24htopnews | April 21, 2026 1:08 PM CST

US President Donald Trump on Monday said it was “highly unlikely” that he would extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran if a deal is not reached before it ends, according to Bloomberg. He also said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain blocked until a consensus is finalised.

US President Donald Trump on Monday said it was “highly unlikely” that he would extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran if a deal is not reached before it ends, according to Bloomberg. He also said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain blocked until a consensus is finalised.

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This comes as US Vice President JD Vance, who is leading a high-level delegation, is en route to Pakistan for a second round of direct negotiations with Iran to reach an agreement aimed at restoring peace following the conflict that has gravely impacted the West Asian region. JD Vance is expected to land in Pakistan shortly.

The second round of direct talks between leaders of the United States and Iran comes after the first round in Islamabad failed to bring them to an agreement on key points.


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