Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued a warning on Monday regarding potential military escalation as a fragile ceasefire with the United States and Israel approaches its end. He stated that Iran is prepared to showcase 'new cards on the battlefield' if hostilities resume, emphasizing that the country will not engage in negotiations under threats. This statement comes amid rising tensions, particularly after the US claimed to have seized an Iranian cargo ship, which Tehran has vowed to retaliate against. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump downplayed any pressure to finalize a deal with Iran, asserting that any new agreement would be significantly better than the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The situation remains precarious as both sides grapple with deep-seated mistrust and uncertainty over the future of the ceasefire and potential peace talks.