Trump says Iran violated ceasefire, vows peace deal

President Trump told ABC News that a peace deal with Iran 'will happen,' promising to achieve it 'the nice way or the hard way.'

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President Donald Trump, in an interview with ABC News, stated that Iran has committed a 'serious violation' of the existing ceasefire agreement. Despite this, he expressed confidence that a peace deal will be reached, vowing, 'It will happen. One way or another. The nice way or the hard way. It's going to happen.' The comments come amid escalating U.S. rhetoric and threats against Iran, with diplomatic talks led by Vice President JD Vance scheduled to take place in Islamabad.

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19 Apr@Osint613

The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations has told ABC News that all options are on the table regarding Iran.

19 Apr@Osint613

The message adds a direct quote from Trump, emphasizing his vow that a deal 'will happen' and his 'nice way or the hard way' ultimatum.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-01446cycle Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 13:27 UTC · first reported 19 Apr