I don't want a ceasefire: Trump

21-Mar-2026

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US President Donald Trump has ruled out any ceasefire with Iran, signalling that US and Israeli military operations will continue despite growing calls for de-escalation.

Speaking to reporters at the White House on March 20, Trump said he is open to talks but not a pause in fighting. “Look, we can have dialogue, but I don’t want to do a ceasefire. You know, you don’t do a ceasefire when you’re obliterating the other side,” he said.