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Trump: 'No Deadline' for War with Iran, Denies Midterm Influence
Trump Emphasizes 'No Deadline' for Iran Conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on October 22 that there is 'no deadline' for war with Iran, dismissing suggestions that political considerations are influencing his approach. In an interview with FOX News, Trump also said there is 'no time pressure' regarding the ceasefire extended on October 21 or new peace negotiations. Previously, he had indicated the conflict with Iran would last 4-6 weeks, but it has now entered its seventh week.
Denies Midterm Influence and Presses for Negotiations
Trump asserted that claims he wants to end the war for midterm elections are untrue, stating his administration aims for a 'good agreement for the American people.' He announced the extension of the ceasefire with no specified end date, while the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will continue. Simultaneously, Washington is pressuring Iran to present a unified proposal for resuming negotiations, though as of the night of October 21, the U.S. administration had reportedly received little response from Iranian officials.
*Source: CNN (2026-04-22)*
