U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a hardline stance as the ceasefire with Iran nears its end. In an interview with Bloomberg, he said that unless a peace agreement is reached within the set timeframe, the likelihood of extending the truce is very low, and military operations against Iran could resume as early as Wednesday evening. Analysts view this statement as part of a broader diplomatic pressure campaign.

The report notes that the 14-day ceasefire, which began on April 8, is scheduled to end on April 22. Despite a nearly 21-hour meeting between U.S. and Iranian representatives in Islamabad, no agreement was reached, leaving the talks effectively stalled. Trump also stated that the United States remains interested in a “good and effective” deal with Iran but will not rush into a bad one, suggesting more time could be taken if necessary.

Analysts believe that failure to reach an agreement within the deadline could heighten tensions in the Middle East, potentially affecting global energy markets and international politics.