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ghazi52
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Trump says negotiations with Iran in final stages, warns of attacks if deal fails
- 'We're in the final stages of Iran. We'll see what happens. Either have a deal or we're going to do some things,' US President tells
By Reuters
DUBAI/WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that negotiations with Iran were in the final stages, while warning of further attacks unless Iran agrees to a deal.
Six weeks since Trump paused Operation Epic Fury for a ceasefire, talks to end the war have shown little progress so far. Trump has said this week he came close to ordering more attacks, but held off to allow more time for negotiations.
“We’re in the final stages of Iran. We’ll see what happens. Either have a deal or we’re going to do some things that are a little bit nasty, but hopefully that won’t happen,” he told reporters on Wednesday.
“We’re going to give this one shot. I’m in no hurry,” Trump said. “Ideally I’d like to see few people killed, as opposed to a lot. We can do it either way.”
Tehran, for its part, accused Trump of plotting to restart the war, and threatened to retaliate for any strikes with attacks beyond the Middle East.
“If aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will extend beyond the region this time,” the Revolutionary Guards said in a statement.
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran’s top negotiator at peace talks, said in an audio message released on social media that “obvious and hidden moves by the enemy” showed the Americans were preparing new attacks.
Pakistani minister in Tehran in latest diplomatic push
In the latest diplomatic push, the interior minister of Pakistan - which hosted the only round of peace talks so far and has since been the conduit for messages between the sides - was in Tehran on Wednesday.
ghazi52
THINK TANK: CONSULTANT
Iran says examining new US proposal as Pakistani mediator visits
- We received the points of view of the American side and we are currently examining them said Baqaei
lightning f57
Trusted Member
This whole thing just makes me feel pessimistic.
I said a few times before a third party with real clout needs to take control of the negotiations, for me thats China. It's the only country in the world that can force both sides to compromise but their non interference stance unlikely to change.
Starlord
Trusted Member
This whole negotiations has become a issue of personal ego's, and cherry on TOP is that Trump is in pockets of Bibi, who is constantly threatening him with pedo videos.
Fatman17
Moderator
Pakistani mediators believe permanent ceasefire within reach although major points of disagreement remain https://ebx.sh/DUQ4Fz
Meengla
Elite Member
I was about to post this! So something is definitely cooking! Pakistan's Army Chief has too much on his plate to go to Iran unless really needed. He has two long borders (India and Afghanistan) to worry about plus internal terrorism.
CDF Asim Munir leaves for official visit to Iran: security sources
CDF will discuss US-Iran talks, peace in the region and other important issues during the visit, sources add.
www.dawn.com
Meengla
Elite Member
Let's see what will those here say who have been mouthing off that Iran has been defeated and will concede it all or will succumb to the Blockade. Will they have the intellectual integrity to admit they were wrong if/when any de-escalation will lead to the American naval forces withdrawing? I have been putting my faith in a de-escalation and in my understanding that Iran has the upper hand and in that there will not be another repeat of a major war. And if I were to be proven wrong on those then I would accept as my lack of understanding the situation. But will those PDF members admit their own misunderstanding / predictions of the situation.
The Litmus Test, as I had said before, to who is 'victorious' will be who concedes more than was conceded during the Oman Talks just before this war was launched and I see no evidence that Iran is going to concede more--it is going to gain more!
The Litmus Test, as I had said before, to who is 'victorious' will be who concedes more than was conceded during the Oman Talks just before this war was launched and I see no evidence that Iran is going to concede more--it is going to gain more!
mythbuster
SpeedLimited
All the efforts are to arrange face saving for Iran ....read between the lines not the headlines.
lightning f57
Trusted Member
In 1971, Pakistan quietly became the bridge that helped open relations between the US and China. Nixon used Pakistan as the secret diplomatic channel to China, with President Yahya helping connect both countries at a time when few countries had the trust of both sides.
More than 50 years later, history seems to be repeating itself. In 2026, Pakistan is again acting as a bridge again between the US and Iran.
Whats interesting is during both moments, Nixon faced deep distrust and low approval ratings and trump is as well. Will trump take nixons mantel as the worst president?
Yet in both eras, Pakistan’s role has largely been underplayed internationally. The reality is that very few countries can maintain enough trust with opposing powers to act as a credible middle ground. Pakistan has repeatedly shown it can do exactly that but rarely receives the recognition it deserves for shaping major diplomatic moments behind the scenes.
Meengla
Elite Member
Actually, I tend to read between the lines and not headlines and be alert to the 'viral' nature of news.
I don't think there is any convincing you that Iran has the upper hand so far. When even Robert Kagan says that then one better pay good attention but before Kagan, another war hawk like John Bolton had said the same though with cautious words.
