Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump not considering extending ceasefire with Iran, says ‘deal is preferable’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he is not considering extending the ongoing two-week ceasefire with Iran; however, he indicated that a negotiated deal would be the preferred outcome to end the conflict in West Asia.Speaking to ABC News’ chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl, the U.S. President said he does not believe extending the ceasefire will be necessary.“President Trump told me today he isn’t thinking about extending the ceasefire. He doesn’t think it will be necessary,” Mr. Karl wrote in his post.Mr. Trump expressed confidence about imminent developments, saying, “I think you’re going to be watching an amazing two days ahead. I really do.” When asked whether the war would end through a deal or by simply neutralising Iran’s capabilities, Mr. Trump said both outcomes were possible but emphasised his preference for diplomacy.“It could end either way, but I think a deal is preferable because then they can rebuild. They really do have a different regime now. No matter what, we took out the radicals. They’re gone, no longer with us,” the U.S. President said as quoted by ABC’s Karl.– ANI