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US‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

April 20, 2026

Trump says it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he extends Iran ceasefire

In an interview with Bloomberg Monday, President Donald Trump said it’s “highly unlikely” he would extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran if a deal is not reached. Ben Friedman, Policy Director at Defense Priorities, joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac to discuss.

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