Trump warns Iran ceasefire may collapse if no deal is reached by Wednesday, though he says negotiations are close and “no sticking points” remain, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk
US President Donald Trump has said the fragile ceasefire involving Iran could be terminated within days unless a long-term agreement to end hostilities is reached by Wednesday, raising fresh uncertainty over the future of peace efforts in the Middle East.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return journey from Phoenix to Washington, Trump suggested that military action could resume if negotiations fail, while also indicating that progress had been made in recent discussions.
“Maybe I won’t extend it, but the blockade is going to remain,” he said, referring to restrictions linked to Iranian maritime access. “So you have a blockade, and unfortunately we have to start dropping bombs again.”
Despite the warning, Trump also struck a cautiously optimistic tone, suggesting that a deal remained within reach. “I think it’s going to happen,” he said, adding that recent developments had been encouraging and that discussions appeared to be moving in a positive direction.
In a separate brief telephone interview with AFP, Trump reiterated that negotiations were “very close” to an agreement and claimed there were “no sticking points” left in the talks. However, he did not provide details on the remaining issues under discussion.
“We’re very close to having a deal,” he said. “No sticking points.”
The US president’s remarks come amid heightened diplomatic activity aimed at stabilising tensions between Washington and Tehran following months of conflict-related escalation. While Trump did not specify the exact nature of the proposed agreement, he suggested that developments in the Middle East had been broadly positive in recent hours.
“You’ll hear about it,” he told reporters, without elaborating on the “good news” he referenced. “It’s something that should happen. It’s something that only makes sense to happen.”
The ceasefire has been part of broader international efforts to prevent further escalation in a region already strained by conflict dynamics involving Iran and its regional adversaries. Diplomatic channels have remained active, with multiple countries pushing for de-escalation and a negotiated settlement.
Trump’s comments also reflect a dual messaging approach—warning of potential renewed military action while simultaneously signalling optimism about diplomacy. Analysts note that such statements often serve both as negotiating pressure and as reassurance to allies closely monitoring the situation.
