The U.S. is prepared to resume military operations against Iran if negotiations fail to produce a breakthrough, according to Axios sources.
The official specified to Axios that fighting could restart "within days" absent a breakthrough.
The message provides the specific end date for the ceasefire: April 22, 2026.
President Trump gathered senior national security officials in the Situation Room as tensions increased, and officials noted some diplomatic progress on nuclear issues but serious gaps remain.
Axios reports that if a deal is not reached, the war will resume within a few days, with disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz persisting.
The official specified the conflict could resume 'within days,' adding a more precise timeline to the previous warning of imminent resumption.
The message adds the specific expiration date for the current ceasefire: Tuesday, April 21.
Axios reports that President Trump held a meeting on Saturday specifically to discuss the Strait of Hormuz situation and Iran talks, reinforcing the warning that military operations could resume if negotiations fail.
