By Gloria Ogbonna
Iranian state media reported Sunday night that Tehran does not plan to attend peace negotiations announced by Donald Trump and scheduled to take place Tuesday in Islamabad, Pakistan. The development signals a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Washington and Tehran as a fragile ceasefire approaches its expiration.
Trump Issues Stark Warning Ahead of Talks
President Trump said Sunday that a U.S. delegation would arrive in Islamabad on Monday, prepared to present what he described as a “very fair and reasonable DEAL” to Iranian officials.
In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump warned that failure to accept the proposal would trigger sweeping consequences.
“We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” he wrote.
He added that if Iran rejected the offer, it would be his “honor to do what has to be done,” arguing that previous administrations had failed to confront Tehran decisively over the past four decades.
“IT’S TIME FOR THE IRAN KILLING MACHINE TO END!” the president declared in another post.
Reports indicate that the U.S. delegation is being led once again by Vice President JD Vance, alongside special envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner.
Tehran Signals Refusal
Iranian state outlet IRNA responded critically to Trump’s announcement, accusing Washington of “maximalism and unreasonable and unrealistic demands,” along with “frequent changes of positions” and “constant contradictions.” The report also cited the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports as a major obstacle, saying there was “no clear prospect of fruitful negotiations” under current conditions.
Other Iranian media suggested that Tehran would not participate in talks unless the United States first lifted its blockade unilaterally.
On Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly rejected the proposed negotiations.
“Honoring commitments is the basis of meaningful dialogue,” Pezeshkian said, adding that “deep historical mistrust in Iran toward U.S. government conduct remains.” He described what he called contradictory signals from American officials as evidence that Washington seeks “Iran’s surrender.”
He further declared, “Iranians do not submit to force.”
However, during a separate public appearance later Monday, Pezeshkian struck a somewhat more measured tone. He emphasized the need to “manage these difficult circumstances through prudence, wisdom, and the preservation of national honor,” particularly as Iran faces economic and reconstruction challenges after recent hostilities.
“It is natural that after the conclusion of hostilities, the country will face challenges in reconstruction, securing financial resources, and market control,” he said, calling for “meticulous management and public cooperation.”
No Immediate Plans for Further Talks
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei reinforced the rejection, stating Monday that there were “no plans for the next round of negotiations.”
Meanwhile, President Trump blamed segments of the U.S. media for complicating diplomacy, arguing that reports suggesting American weakness may be encouraging Iranian resistance.
“The enemy is confused, because they get these same Media ‘reports,’” Trump wrote, asserting that Iran’s military capabilities had been severely degraded and that the ongoing blockade was exerting heavy pressure on the country’s economy.
He emphasized that sanctions and the blockade would remain in place until a deal is reached.
Promise of a “Better” Nuclear Agreement
In another Truth Social post, Trump pledged that any agreement negotiated under his leadership would be “FAR BETTER than the JCPOA,” referring to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal brokered under President Barack Obama and later abandoned by Trump during his first term.
The president criticized the previous agreement as inadequate, arguing that it merely delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions rather than permanently dismantling them.
Trump said his proposed deal would “guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else,” and described it as an agreement “the entire World will be proud of.”
Ceasefire Clock Ticking
The current ten-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran is reportedly set to expire Tuesday evening. Trump indicated Monday that he would consider extending it through Wednesday to allow additional time for negotiations, but signaled reluctance to prolong the pause beyond that unless meaningful progress is made.
With Tehran publicly rejecting the Islamabad talks and Washington maintaining its blockade demands, the immediate diplomatic outlook appears uncertain. As the ceasefire deadline approaches, both sides face mounting pressure to either return to the negotiating table — or risk renewed escalation.
Source Breitbart
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