Trump says US delegation to go to Pakistan for Iran talks, threatens new strikes

Trump says Iran talks will resume, threatens power plants and bridges if no deal. US envoys heading to Pakistan as Trump issues stark warning to Iran

The crisis in the Middle East has intensified sharply as the United States prepares a fresh round of high-stakes diplomacy with Iran, while simultaneously escalating military threats.

US President Donald Trump announced that a delegation of senior officials will travel to Pakistan for renewed negotiations with Iran, in what appears to be a last-ditch effort to secure a deal before the fragile ceasefire expires. The delegation is expected to include key figures such as Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff. 

However, Trump struck an aggressive tone, warning that if Iran refuses to accept the proposed agreement, the US could launch sweeping attacks on critical infrastructure. He said Washington would “knock out every single power plant” and even target bridges across Iran—remarks that signal a dramatic escalation in rhetoric. 

Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen crisis

The diplomatic push comes as tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global النفط shipping route. Iran has again restricted access to the strait, citing the ongoing US naval blockade of its ports, which Tehran calls a violation of the ceasefire. 

The closure has disrupted global energy markets, with hundreds of millions of barrels of oil affected and prices remaining volatile. 

Talks face uncertainty

Despite Washington’s push for negotiations, uncertainty surrounds Iran’s participation. Iranian officials have criticized the US stance and refused key demands, including handing over enriched uranium, insisting on their national rights. 

Earlier rounds of talks in Pakistan ended without a breakthrough, and analysts say the gap between the two sides remains wide—particularly over Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions. 

Wider regional instability

The crisis is unfolding alongside broader instability in the region. In Lebanon, violence involving Israeli forces and Hezbollah continues, while security concerns have prompted heightened alert levels in Islamabad ahead of the talks. 

With the ceasefire deadline approaching, the upcoming Pakistan talks are seen as critical. Diplomacy may still offer a path to de-escalation—but Trump’s threats underscore that the situation could quickly shift toward a more dangerous military confrontation if negotiations fail.