U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to send an American delegation to Pakistan to resume negotiations with Iran, while also issuing strong warnings of possible military action if talks fail.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump confirmed that discussions would take place in Islamabad, stating that failure to reach an agreement could result in severe consequences. He warned that the United States could target critical infrastructure in Iran, including power plants and bridges, if diplomacy collapses.
The renewed push for talks comes as a fragile ceasefire involving the United States, Iran, and Israel nears its expiration. A previous round of negotiations held earlier in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf indicated that both sides remain far from reaching a final agreement, highlighting persistent tensions.
At the center of the dispute is Iran’s nuclear programme. Washington insists on limiting Tehran’s nuclear activities, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian maintains that the country has a legitimate right to pursue nuclear development for peaceful purposes.
Another major flashpoint is the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global route for oil and gas shipments. Iran has intermittently restricted access to the strait during the conflict, while the U.S. has responded with a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Iranian officials have warned that unauthorized vessels attempting to pass through the strait could be treated as hostile, while Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei described the U.S. blockade as a violation of the ceasefire terms.
Meanwhile, security has been tightened in Islamabad ahead of the anticipated arrival of U.S. negotiators, with increased checkpoints, road closures, and armed patrols reported across the city.
The earlier U.S. delegation was led by Vice President JD Vance and included envoy Steve Witkoff. Although Trump claimed Iran had agreed to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile, Iranian authorities have denied any such agreement.
With the ceasefire deadline approaching, uncertainty remains high as both diplomatic efforts and military tensions continue to escalate.
