US president announces delegation’s arrival in Islamabad for Iran talks while warning of severe consequences if no agreement is reached.
ISLAMABAD: Donald Trump has confirmed that a United States delegation will arrive in Islamabad today evening to engage in negotiations with Iran, signaling a high-stakes diplomatic effort amid intensifying rhetoric between the two nations.
In a statement, Trump said his representatives are already en route to Pakistan’s capital and will participate in talks aimed at reaching a resolution with Tehran. “We are presenting Iran with a fair and acceptable offer and hope they will accept our proposals,” he stated.
However, the US president coupled the announcement with strong warnings, saying that failure to reach an agreement could trigger unprecedented action. Trump declared that if negotiations collapse, the United States would target critical infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, and force Iran into submission. He emphasized that “the time has come to end Iran’s war.”
Trump further warned that, in the absence of a deal, he would take measures unlike any adopted by a US president in the past 47 years, underscoring that there would be “no leniency” moving forward.
Addressing regional developments, Trump claimed that Iran has moved to close the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, describing the step as unusual. He alleged that the United States is not incurring losses while Iran is facing significant economic damage, including an estimated $500 million hit due to port disruptions. He also blamed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard for escalating tensions and said US actions have effectively rendered the strait non-operational.
In earlier remarks during a telephone interview with ABC News, Trump accused Iran of committing a serious violation of a ceasefire agreement. He expressed optimism about a potential deal but maintained that an agreement would be achieved “one way or another either friendly or the hard way.”
Separately, Trump confirmed in an interview with the New York Post that the next round of negotiations will take place in Islamabad on Tuesday. He said that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will participate in the talks, while JD Vance, who was involved in earlier rounds, will not be part of this delegation.
The announcement comes as Islamabad prepares for the arrival of foreign officials, with heightened security measures and logistical arrangements underway. The talks are expected to draw global attention as stakeholders watch closely for any breakthrough or further escalation in US-Iran relations.
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