India, April 21 -- President Donald Trump has dismissed the notion of allowing discussions with Iran to continue if they extend beyond the expiration of tomorrow's cease-fire without an agreement in place.

Speaking to CNBC's "Squawk Box", Trump said, "Well, I don't want to do that. We don't have that much time."

"They have to negotiate. And, you know, the one thing I'll say is this: Iran can get themselves at a very good footing. If they make a deal, they can make themselves into a strong nation again, a wonderful nation again," Trump continued.

"They're led by some very, very, unfortunately tough people. And I don't mean tough in a good way. I think it's very negative for the country."

Later, Trump elaborated that should the cease-fi...