PANews reported on April 18 that, according to Cailian Press, US President Trump, en route back to Washington aboard Air Force One, stated that he might terminate the ceasefire with Iran if a long-term agreement to end the war is not reached by April 22. "Maybe I won't extend the ceasefire, but the blockade (on Iranian ports) will continue," Trump said. "So, the blockade remains, and unfortunately, we have to start dropping bombs again." Trump also stated that day that "Iran will not possess nuclear weapons."