Washington: President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that U.S. negotiators will head to Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday for a second round of in-person talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. This follows a previous round of negotiations led by Vice President JD Vance that concluded last weekend without reaching an agreement. While Trump did not specify which officials would attend, the mission marks a high-stakes attempt to secure a deal before the current two-week ceasefire expires this Wednesday.

The announcement comes as Trump accused Tehran of a "total violation" of the existing truce, alleging that Iranian forces fired shots in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The president used the development to reiterate his hardline stance, characterizing the U.S. proposal as "very fair and reasonable." The situation remains volatile as both nations grapple with the terms of reopening international shipping lanes and establishing a long-term diplomatic framework.

In a social media post, Trump issued a severe ultimatum to the Iranian leadership, threatening to destroy the country’s civilian infrastructure if the deal is rejected. "If they don’t [take it], the United States is going to knock out every single power plant, and every single bridge, in Iran," he warned. This escalatory rhetoric underscores the administration's "maximum pressure" strategy as the deadline for the ceasefire looms.

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