2026-04-22 17:29
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2026-04-22 17:29
US President Donald Trump has not set an expiry date for the truce with Iran, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing an American official. According to Wall Street Journal sources, the president will give the Iranians a few days to present a counterproposal.
Axios wrote that Trump is giving Iran three to five days to present a counterproposal. – Trump is willing to give another 3-5 days of ceasefire for the Iranians to get their act together – a source told Axios. – This won't last forever, the interlocutor added. Reuters also reported similar information, but later withdrew it.
According to “WSJ” sources, Trump will give Iran a few days to present a peace plan. This proves that the extension of the ceasefire will not last indefinitely.
The New York Post reported, citing Trump and Pakistani sources, that “good news” about the second round of negotiations between the US and Iran may come on Friday.
Sources in Pakistan noted the positive effects of mediation with Tehran and did not rule out that peace talks could be held within “36-72 hours.” Trump said in a text message that “it's possible.”
CNN reported that Trump plans to give the Iranians a limited time to present a joint proposal.
On Tuesday, Trump announced that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran introduced two weeks ago until Tehran submits a new proposal to end the war and conclude talks on the subject. Trump also announced that he would maintain the blockade of Iranian ports.
According to the station's sources, the president was not willing to extend the truce beyond Wednesday evening. He wants the agreement to be finalized as soon as possible and hoped that the pressure of the ceasefire deadline would force the Iranians to negotiate before the ceasefire ends.
Trump's advisers, however, believe that there are divisions within the Iranian authorities and there is no agreement among them on authorizing negotiators to finalize the agreement.
The sources said Trump's decision to give Iran more time to present a “unified proposal” shows that the administration wants to resolve the current conflict diplomatically and is not willing to resume military attacks.
Trump believes that the US blockade of Iranian ports will keep pressure on Tehran. At the same time, his team is aware that the longer the blockade lasts, the greater the damage to the global economy, the sources stressed.
According to Wall Street Journal sources, although Trump is reluctant to resume attacks, he remains open to such a possibility. During Tuesday's White House talks, he asked advisers about potential future surgeries.
From Washington Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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