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Trump ‘highly unlikely’ to extend Iran ceasefire beyond Wednesday evening

Apr 20, 2026Center

President Trump told Bloomberg on Monday that he is “highly unlikely” to extend the ceasefire with Iran if Wednesday evening comes and goes without a peace deal. During a phone interview with White House correspondent Jeff Mason, Trump said that the truce ends on “Wednesday evening Washington time.” The president initially announced the ceasefire on…

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