https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-iran-says-no-interest-in-ceasefire-war-must-end-fully-as-trump-downplays-hope-for-a-dealContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-iran-says-no-interest-in-ceasefire-war-must-end-fully-as-trump-downplays-hope-for-a-dealhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-iran-says-no-interest-in-ceasefire-war-must-end-fully-as-trump-downplays-hope-for-a-deal#u45495Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:32:34 +0000Iran says it wants the war to end fully, not just a ceasefire. US President Trump downplays hopes for a deal. Iran's stance comes as hard-liners prepare for a longer, costlier US war. The situation escalated after Iran failed to strike a deal with the US before a deadline.Why it mattersThe conflict between Iran and the US has been ongoing, with tensions rising after the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. Iran has been resisting US pressure to negotiate a new deal. The situation is critical as it impacts global oil prices, regional stability, and international relations.What is conf