US President Donald Trump has said he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the US was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a great deal.
“I don’t want to do that. We don’t have that much time,” Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday, when asked about the possibility of extending the ceasefire.
“We’re going to end up with a great deal. I think they have no choice…We’re in a very, very strong negotiating position,” Trump said.
Trump was unclear in the interview with CNBC about whether he would extend the ceasefire if there is no progress in Pakistan.
“Iran can get themselves on a very good footing if they make a deal,” he said.
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Intercepting Chinese ship
Asked if he would carry out his previous threats to bomb Iran’s bridges and power plants — something many analysts say could constitute war crimes — Trump said “it’s not my choice, but it will also hurt them.”
He said the United States had intercepted a ship carrying a “gift” to Iran from China as Tehran tries to restock its military during the ceasefire.