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As Pakistan prepares to host a possible new round of truce talks in Islamabad, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of violating the ceasefire “numerous times”.
In a brief post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Iran has violated the ceasefire numerous times!”
His remarks come amid rising tensions ahead of a looming deadline for fresh talks between Washington and Tehran, set to expire on Wednesday, with no clear breakthrough in sight.
Posting on his social media platform, Trump alleged repeated Iranian breaches of the temporary truce that had paused weeks of hostilities in West Asia. The comments come at a sensitive moment, with the ceasefire nearing its end and uncertainty over whether a second round of negotiations will take place.
Earlier, the US President warned that strikes could resume if Iran fails to reach a deal to end the conflict, saying “lots of bombs start going off” if the fragile ceasefire lapses without an agreement, as uncertainty clouds fresh peace talks.
Speaking to PBS News in a phone call on Monday, Trump signalled that military action could restart immediately if negotiations collapse. “Then lots of bombs start going off,” he said when asked about the consequences of the truce ending.
Iran, meanwhile, has accused the US of breaching the ceasefire as well. Tehran says the ongoing US naval blockade of its ports and vessels violates the agreement, and has so far refused to commit to new talks while the blockade remains in place.
Iranian media has reported that no delegation from Tehran has arrived in Pakistan so far, despite Islamabad being on standby for several days in anticipation of the talks.
No Iranian official has confirmed participation, and Tehran has not indicated who would lead its delegation, if talks proceed.
On the US side, Vice President JD Vance is expected to head the American delegation.
Iran has maintained that it does not plan to send negotiators to Islamabad for a new round of discussions with the United States.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday accused Washington of violating the ceasefire “from the beginning of its implementation”. He cited the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since April 13 and the overnight seizure of an Iranian container ship by US forces as breaches of both the truce and international law.
In a brief post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Iran has violated the ceasefire numerous times!”
His remarks come amid rising tensions ahead of a looming deadline for fresh talks between Washington and Tehran, set to expire on Wednesday, with no clear breakthrough in sight.
Posting on his social media platform, Trump alleged repeated Iranian breaches of the temporary truce that had paused weeks of hostilities in West Asia. The comments come at a sensitive moment, with the ceasefire nearing its end and uncertainty over whether a second round of negotiations will take place.
Earlier, the US President warned that strikes could resume if Iran fails to reach a deal to end the conflict, saying “lots of bombs start going off” if the fragile ceasefire lapses without an agreement, as uncertainty clouds fresh peace talks.
Speaking to PBS News in a phone call on Monday, Trump signalled that military action could restart immediately if negotiations collapse. “Then lots of bombs start going off,” he said when asked about the consequences of the truce ending.
Iran, meanwhile, has accused the US of breaching the ceasefire as well. Tehran says the ongoing US naval blockade of its ports and vessels violates the agreement, and has so far refused to commit to new talks while the blockade remains in place.
Uncertainty looms over Iran’s participation
Iranian media has reported that no delegation from Tehran has arrived in Pakistan so far, despite Islamabad being on standby for several days in anticipation of the talks.
No Iranian official has confirmed participation, and Tehran has not indicated who would lead its delegation, if talks proceed.
On the US side, Vice President JD Vance is expected to head the American delegation.
Tehran pushes back on ceasefire claims
Iran has maintained that it does not plan to send negotiators to Islamabad for a new round of discussions with the United States.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday accused Washington of violating the ceasefire “from the beginning of its implementation”. He cited the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since April 13 and the overnight seizure of an Iranian container ship by US forces as breaches of both the truce and international law.
