Iranian Adviser Mahdi Mohammadi Rejects Trump’s “Ceasefire Extension” Remark: Says US and Iran Are Not at War.

Tehran, 2026: Mahdi Mohammadi, a political adviser close to Iran’s Supreme Leader’s office, has responded to a recent remark by US President Donald Trump about “extending a ceasefire” with Iran. Mohammadi said the statement is incorrect because “no war exists between Iran and the United States,” so there is no ceasefire to extend.

The response came after Trump told reporters on April 18 that his administration was willing to “extend the ceasefire if Iran shows good behavior.” The comment was made during a press briefing atWhat Trump Said About Ceasefire Extension*

According to the White House transcript of April 18, 2026, President Trump was asked about the risk of conflict in the Persian Gulf after the IRGC’s April 16 confrontation with a tanker. He replied:

“We have things under control. There is a kind of ceasefire right now. Nobody is shooting. If Iran wants to keep it that way and stop their nuclear program, we can extend the ceasefire. If not, we have other options. It is up to them.” the White House and was reported by international media, including Patrika.

Mohammadi’s reply was posted on his Telegram channel and later quoted by Iranian state news agency IRNA on April 19. The exchange highlights the gap in how Washington and Tehran describe the current situation in April 2026.