Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a blunt warning over the fragile Iran ceasefire, cautioning that “lots of bombs will start going off” if the truce expires without an agreement, according to PBS News.
Speaking during a phone interaction with a White House correspondent, Trump signalled uncertainty over Iran’s participation in the next round of talks expected in Islamabad. “They’re supposed to be there… we’ll see whether it happens. If not, that’s fine too,” he said, reflecting ambiguity over the planned negotiations.
Reiterating Washington’s core position, Trump made it clear that the US remains firm on one red line: Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. “Very simple—Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” he stressed.
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The remarks come amid rising tensions, with Tehran indicating it has no immediate plans to join fresh negotiations. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei accused the US of undermining diplomacy, citing the seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel and an ongoing blockade as violations of the ceasefire.
Trump, however, defended US actions and maintained pressure on Tehran, even as both sides traded allegations of breaching the truce—particularly in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route now facing disruption.
He also backed the involvement of Jared Kushner in negotiations, dismissing concerns over his business interests and calling him “a very good negotiator.”
On energy concerns, Trump rejected fears of rising global prices, asserting that markets would stabilise if Iran complies. “It will come roaring down,” he said, projecting confidence in a potential deal.
The latest developments follow earlier failed talks in Islamabad and escalating hostilities since the conflict erupted on February 28 after US-Israeli strikes in Iran. With the ceasefire deadline looming, diplomatic efforts appear increasingly uncertain, raising fears of renewed conflict in the region.
