US President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on March 23, 2026.
Saul Loeb AFP | getty images
President Donald Trump does not support the idea of ​​a 45-day ceasefire that would take effect before his upcoming deadline so Iran could either reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face major attacks on its civilian infrastructure, a White House official told CNBC on Monday.
The note from the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, came hours before Trump was to lead a news conference at the White House.
Trump, in one Profanity-laced social media threats Warned on Sunday that the US would launch attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants if Tehran did not agree to “open the f—– strait” by Tuesday night.
The 45-day ceasefire proposal, which could end the five-week-old war, is being discussed by the US, Iran and a group of regional mediators, according to a report first reported by Axios. informed Sunday evening, quoting sources with knowledge of the talks.
But a White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told CNBC on Monday morning, “This is one of several ideas, and (Trump) has not signed off on it.”
“Operation Epic Fury continues,” the official said, adding that Trump “will speak more at 1 p.m. ET.”
Trump’s belligerently social threat that Tuesday would be “Power Plant Day and Bridge Day, all at the same time” showed him quietly extending a previously imposed 10-day pause on strikes, which was set to expire on Monday.
In a separate post Sunday night, Trump said the new deadline is Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.
This is developing news. Please check back for updates.
