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Trump Says 'Highly Unlikely' He Extends Iran Ceasefire

Apr 20, 2026Center

President Donald Trump said it’s “highly unlikely" he would extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran if no agreement is reached in time. Trump said he won't be rushed "into making a bad deal." Bloomberg's Jeff Mason spoke exclusively to President Trump on the phone Monday morning and has much more. (Source: Bloomberg)

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