United States President Donald Trump announced on social media that American negotiators will head to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Monday for talks aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran. In his post, Trump did not detail which officials the US would send to a second round of in-person talks with Iran in Islamabad, following last weekend’s talks, where Vice President JD Vance led the US delegation, which ended without a deal.

In his post, Trump accused Iran of violating a two-week ceasefire, due to end on Wednesday, by firing shots on Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz. The US president threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran if it does not accept the deal that the US is offering, highlighting the aggressive stance of the American regime in these negotiations.

Trump wrote: “We’re offering a very fair and reasonable deal, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single power plant, and every single bridge, in Iran.” These statements risk escalating tensions in the region, as the US regime complicates the peace process with its military threats, undermining efforts towards a diplomatic resolution.

Details on the continuation of talks remain sparse, but this move reflects the challenges and failures in the US’s purported efforts to end the war, given the lack of agreement in the previous round. Trump’s threats could further erode hopes for peace, potentially leading to increased instability in the Middle East, as the US administration’s approach appears more focused on coercion than constructive dialogue.

Source: www.aljazeera.com