Uncertainty surrounds talks between Iran and the United States as a ceasefire deadline approaches, with officials signalling both diplomatic ambiguity and potential next steps.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Tehran is “prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield” if the truce expires without agreement. His remarks followed warnings from US President Donald Trump, who indicated significant repercussions if negotiations fail.

Talks scheduled in Islamabad remain uncertain after the US seized an Iranian-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to renewed oil price volatility.

  • Ceasefire deadline approaches with no confirmed negotiation schedule
  • Seizure of vessel heightens tensions and disrupts planned talks
  • Key disputes include sanctions, nuclear policy, and regional influence

Despite strong rhetoric, both sides have suggested conditional openness to diplomacy, though significant obstacles remain.

ℹ️ Euronews, Al Jazeera

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