As the second round of negotiations in Islamabad approaches, Iran has yet to confirm its participation, expressing concerns that Donald Trump's push for a deal may be a pretext for a surprise attack. Some Iranian officials suspect that Trump's call for negotiations could mask intentions to escalate military actions against Iran. On Sunday, Trump reiterated his threats against Iran, stating that the US would target its power plants and bridges if a deal is not reached. Iran's state news agency, IRNA, reported that Tehran has rejected US participation in the talks due to what it describes as excessive demands and unrealistic expectations from Washington. This skepticism is not new; similar concerns were raised in March when the US sought in-person discussions with Iran. The upcoming talks will feature key US figures, including Vice President JD Vance and Jared Kushner, further heightening the stakes of the negotiations.