Donald Trump, the President of the United States, gave mixed signals on Monday (April 20, 2026) about the future of the conflict with Iran. He said he is not in a hurry to end the war, but also expressed hope that new talks with Iran could happen soon in Pakistan.
There is currently a 14-day ceasefire between the two sides, which is set to end on Wednesday (April 22, 2026). During this time, both countries are expected to try and reach an agreement.
In his interviews and social media posts, Trump showed two different views. On one hand, he sounded hopeful that a deal could be reached soon. On the other hand, he warned that if no agreement is made before the ceasefire ends, there could be more violence, saying that “lots of bombs” could go off.
Meanwhile, Iran has not yet decided whether it will join the next round of talks. Iranian officials say they are unsure because of what they call “bad faith” and a long history of mistrust between the two countries.
The situation remains tense, with both sides sending mixed messages. As the ceasefire deadline gets closer, the world is watching to see if peace talks will happen or if the conflict will increase again.