Trump Accuses Iran Of ‘Numerous’ Ceasefire Violations As Key Deadline Looms

BreakingBusinessTrump Accuses Iran Of ‘Numerous’ Ceasefire Violations—But Said He Expects ‘Great Deal’ As Key Deadline LoomsBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 08:51am EDTApr 21, 2026, 09:08am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump alleged Tuesday Iran has committed “numerous” ceasefire violations, but expects Tehran to make a “great deal” as U.S. negotiators head to Pakistan for peace talks ahead of Wednesday’s ceasefire end date. President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn towards the White House after landing in Marine One on April 17, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)Getty ImagesKey FactsTrump said “Iran has Violated the Cease Fire numerous times” in a post on Truth Social. An hour later, he told CNBC he believes the U.S. will “end up with a great deal” in talks with Iran in Pakistan Tuesday, because Iran has “no choice.”“We’ve taken out their Navy, we’ve taken out their Air Force, we’ve taken out their leaders,” Trump told CNBC.Trump didn’t elaborate on the alleged ceasefire violations, but on Sunday accused Iran of firing at ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which he said was a “total violation of our ceasefire agreement.”Meanwhile, Iran has said the U.S. blockade of the strait is against the ceasefire, with spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei calling it a “war crime” for “deliberately inflicting collective punishment” on Iranian civilians. This is a developing story and will be updated.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video