US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, stating that if a peace deal is not achieved by the ceasefire deadline on Wednesday evening (Washington time), significant military action will follow. Trump indicated that he is unwilling to extend the ceasefire, which began on April 7 and was initially set for two weeks. He expressed his position during a phone interview, stating, 'If there’s no deal, I would certainly expect' military action. The ceasefire was prompted by ongoing conflicts that escalated after the US and Israel's coordinated strikes on February 28, which resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Despite Trump's readiness to negotiate, Iran's foreign ministry has announced that it has 'no plans' to attend the upcoming talks in Islamabad, dismissing ultimatums as ineffective for securing its national interests. Trump reiterated his demand that Iran must not pursue nuclear weapons, labeling it a fundamental requirement for any agreement. He also expressed openness to personally meet with Iranian leaders to facilitate negotiations. Meanwhile, discussions about gas prices have surfaced, with Trump contradicting his Secretary of Energy by asserting that prices would drop significantly if the conflict with Iran concludes.