Trump warns of renewed strikes if Iran talks fail
Shafaq News- Washington/ Tehran/ Islamabad
US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that military operations against Iran could resume if upcoming peace talks fail, ahead of negotiations scheduled to take place in Islamabad on Saturday with Pakistani mediation.
In remarks to the New York Post, Trump said US warships are being equipped with advanced munitions in preparation for potential renewed strikes on Iran if diplomacy does not succeed. “We are dealing with people we don’t know whether they are telling the truth or not, and we will know the chances of success within about 24 hours,” he noted, adding that Iranian officials send mixed signals. “They are willing to abandon nuclear weapons while continuing to speak about uranium enrichment publicly.” He also stressed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains a key element of any ceasefire agreement.
Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reaffirmed that the start of negotiations with Washington is conditional on the implementation of two agreed-upon clauses that have yet to be fulfilled, a ceasefire in Lebanon, and the release of Iran’s frozen assets.
Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations.These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin.
— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) April 10, 2026
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Friday that both the United States and Iran are ready to reach an agreement. In press statements, Sharif said delegations from Washington and Tehran are expected to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday, adding that his government “will do everything possible to ensure the success of the talks.”
He noted that efforts are now focused on advancing toward ending the war through negotiations, expressing hope that “both sides are prepared to engage in dialogue and resolve their differences through talks.”
