Authorities involved in mediation between the United States and Iran advanced this Wednesday (15) in negotiations to extend the ceasefire between the two countries, but President Donald Trump (USA) stated that he does not consider it necessary to extend the truce, highlighting a disconnect between diplomatic efforts and the White House’s position on the eve of the April 22 deadline.
According to sources heard by Associated Pressthere is an agreement in principle between Washington and Tehran to extend the pause in hostilities, opening space for new diplomatic negotiations. Mediators are working to unblock three central points that prevented progress in the direct talks held over the weekend: the Iranian nuclear program, control of the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damages.
Despite progress on the diplomatic front, Trump indicated that he did not consider an extension of the ceasefire necessary. THE ABC Newshe stated that he is “not thinking” about prolonging the truce and that it “will not be necessary”.
“I think you’re going to see an incredible two days ahead,” Trump said, adding that the conflict “could end either way,” although a deal would be preferable. According to the president, “we eliminated the radicals” in Iran and the country would now have a different regime.
Trump also declared that without his leadership, “the world would be in pieces.”
The divergence between the progress of negotiations and the White House’s stance occurs amid persistent tensions in the region, including the American blockade of Iranian ports and threats of retaliation from Tehran, factors that put the continuity of the truce at risk.
