Israel-Lebanon Truce In Force as Trump Eyes Imminent Iran Deal

WATCH: President Donald Trump says he’s not sure if the Iran ceasefire needs to be extended and that the next meeting with Iran might happen over the weekend.Source: Bloomberg

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By Patrick Sykes and Dan Williams

April 17, 2026 at 7:04 AM UTC

Updated on

April 17, 2026 at 9:08 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump claimed Iran has made key concessions in an ongoing negotiation to end the seven-week war, while a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon increased the prospect of a broader peace.

Trump said it may not be necessary to renew an April 7 truce with the Islamic Republic before it expires next week, defying expectations that an extension will be needed to allow more time for diplomacy.