US-Iran Talks Resume in Pakistan as Trump Threatens Iran Over Ceasefire Breach

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that American representatives will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday evening to resume negotiations with Iran, as a two-week ceasefire between the two nations nears its expiration. The talks come amid heightened tensions after Iran allegedly violated the ceasefire by firing at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including a French vessel and a UK freighter. Trump warned that if Iran refuses a proposed US deal, the US will target Iran's power plants and bridges. Iran, meanwhile, has accused the US of maintaining a naval blockade on its ports, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides have expressed willingness to negotiate but remain far apart on key issues, including Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief. The previous round of talks in Pakistan on April 11 failed to produce an agreement, with disagreements over uranium enrichment and sanctions being major sticking points. Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, stated that while diplomacy continues, the country is prepared for military confrontation. The US has enforced a naval blockade on Iranian-linked shipping, while Iran has restricted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint. The outcome of the renewed negotiations will determine whether the fragile ceasefire holds or escalates into further conflict.