US-Iran Ceasefire Set to Expire Sunday Regional Tensions Rise

Washington has informed Israel that the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran will expire on Sunday (April 26) according to Israeli public broadcaster KAN.

In a report aired Wednesday (April 22), KAN said US officials confirmed to Tel Aviv that the deadline set by President Donald Trump is approaching with no sign yet of a long-term agreement.

The report, filed by journalist Tarek Sweiref from Istanbul, said Trump is pushing for a quick understanding with Tehran rather than prolonged negotiations. However diplomatic analysts say meaningful progress before Sunday remains unlikely.

Citing an unnamed diplomatic source, Israeli media reported confusion among Israeli officials over the situation. Some officials say they are learning about key US decisions through media reports and social media posts rather than formal channels.

A White House official told Fox News on Wednesday that the ceasefire could last only three to five days. Israeli sources however say the timeline remains uncertain and largely depends on Trump’s decisions.

On Tuesday, Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire at Pakistan’s request. He said Iran must present a “unified proposal” for the temporary truce to continue.

Tensions have remained high since the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on February 28. Tehran responded with retaliatory actions targeting Israel and areas hosting US assets in the region.

A ceasefire took effect on April 8, mediated by Pakistan. The first round of talks between Washington and Tehran was held in Islamabad on April 11–12.

Preparations for a second round of talks are underway, but uncertainty persists. Analysts warn that failure to reach an acceptable proposal before Sunday could risk renewed military escalation in the Middle East.

Despite Pakistan’s mediation efforts deep mistrust between Washington and Tehran remains a major barrier. Observers say the US deadline may be aimed at increasing pressure on Iran.