Donald Trump sees no need to extend Iran-Israel ceasefire, says deal preferable

US President Donald Trump has said he is not considering an extension of the ongoing ceasefire between Iran and Israel, expressing confidence that it may not be necessary as efforts continue toward a more durable agreement.

"It could end either way, but I think a deal is preferable because then they can rebuild," Trump was quoted as saying in a post by an ABC reporter on X, signalling that Washington is focused on pushing the two sides toward a longer-term settlement rather than prolonging the temporary truce.

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The President further said he is not considering extending the ceasefire, adding that he does not believe an extension will be necessary.

The ceasefire, brokered after weeks of heightened tensions and military exchanges between Iran and Israel, has been viewed as a fragile pause in hostilities. While it has helped cool immediate conflict risks, uncertainty remains over whether it can translate into a sustained peace framework.

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Trump’s remarks suggest a shift toward prioritising a negotiated resolution over interim extensions, even as the situation on the ground remains fluid.

As reported earlier, US officials are deliberating the possibility of convening another in-person meeting with Iranian officials before the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran expires, although a final decision has not yet been taken, CNN reported.