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Confusion Reigns Over U.S.-Iran Talks as Trump Says a Ceasefire Extension Is “Highly Unlikely”

HeadlineApr 21, 2026

There’s uncertainty over whether the U.S. and Iran will hold another round of talks in Pakistan, after the White House said Vice President JD Vance was preparing to depart for Islamabad today, even as Iran refused to confirm it would participate. A spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry accused the U.S. of violating the 10-day ceasefire. He cited the U.S. Navy’s seizure of an Iranian cargo ship on Sunday, while calling for the release of its sailors and vowing to retaliate. Meanwhile, President Trump has warned he’s “highly unlikely” to extend the 10-day ceasefire with Iran beyond Wednesday evening and said the U.S. would likely resume bombing immediately if Iran refuses a deal.

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