US and Iran Warn of War as Talks Stall
- The United States and Iran have both warned they are prepared for war as negotiations over a ceasefire remain in limbo, with a Tuesday deadline approaching and uncertainty...
- The White House confirmed that Vice President JD Vance is ready to return to Islamabad for a second round of discussions aimed at ending the conflict that has...
- Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that negotiating under threats is unacceptable and said Tehran has been preparing to reveal “new cards on the battlefield” in recent...
The United States and Iran have both warned they are prepared for war as negotiations over a ceasefire remain in limbo, with a Tuesday deadline approaching and uncertainty over whether planned talks in Pakistan will proceed.
The White House confirmed that Vice President JD Vance is ready to return to Islamabad for a second round of discussions aimed at ending the conflict that has destabilized the Middle East and disrupted global markets. However, Iran’s government has not confirmed its participation in the talks and accused the United States of violating the ceasefire through a naval blockade of Iranian ports and the seizure of a vessel.
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that negotiating under threats is unacceptable and said Tehran has been preparing to reveal “new cards on the battlefield” in recent days. He warned that U.S. Actions aim to turn the negotiation table into a surrender table or justify renewed hostilities.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning that any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission would be targeted. The strait, a critical chokepoint for about one-fifth of the world’s oil, has seen reduced traffic due to regional tensions. According to Lloyd’s List, more than 20 Iranian “shadow vessels” had previously moved past the U.S. Blockade in the area.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating the truce by harassing commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had largely closed in retaliation for U.S. And Israeli military actions launched on February 28. The U.S. Maintains that Iran’s actions constitute a breach of the ceasefire agreement.
Diplomatic efforts remain uncertain, with no confirmation from Tehran on whether it will send negotiators to Pakistan. The situation has heightened concerns about a potential escalation in the already volatile region, where military posturing and economic pressure continue to shape the standoff between the two nations.