A recent assessment from the Pentagon's intelligence community suggests that Iran still possesses its key military capabilities, contradicting assertions made by President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that Iran's military has suffered irreversible losses. The report highlights that, despite U.S. claims of the Iranian air force being destroyed and its navy decimated, Iran remains a formidable regional power. In light of this intelligence, President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, responding to a request from Pakistan's leadership to delay military action. However, Iran's officials, including adviser Mahdi Mohammadi, dismissed the U.S. gesture, asserting that the 'losing side cannot dictate terms' and calling for a military response to the ongoing blockade. This situation follows the collapse of previous diplomatic efforts, including a failed 21-hour negotiation in Islamabad.