US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating a temporary ceasefire on multiple occasions, escalating tensions as the deadline for renewed peace talks approaches. The ceasefire, which had paused hostilities in West Asia, is set to lapse without a clear resolution. Trump's comments were made on his social media platform, Truth Social, highlighting the fragile nature of the negotiations. Despite the uncertainty, the United States remains optimistic about talks resuming in Islamabad, Pakistan, with US Vice President JD Vance expected to lead the American delegation. An Iranian official indicated that Tehran is considering participation in the talks but has set conditions, including the recognition of its right to enrich uranium. The first round of discussions, held about ten days ago, ended without an agreement, and Iran had initially ruled out a second session this week due to US actions, including the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship. Trump expressed hope for a fair agreement that would allow Iran to rebuild but maintained a hardline stance against Iran developing nuclear weapons. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that a deal is close, attributing this to military pressure and Trump's negotiating strategy, while also noting that the President has various options if diplomacy fails.