Iran, US Ceasefire News Live Updates: Trump warns of fresh Iran strikes if talks fail; Lebanon and Israel agree to meet in US
Iran-US War Ceasefire News Live: Police officers take position in Islamabad, Pakistan, to ensure security ahead of possible negotiations between Iran and the United States. (Photo: AP)
Iran-US-Israel Ceasefire Talks Today News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump has warned of possible military action if upcoming talks with Iran fail, even as senior Iranian officials arrive in Islamabad for negotiations expected to test a fragile ceasefire and wider regional stability. Iran has sent a high-level delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Their arrival signals readiness for talks, but Tehran has also set conditions, including a ceasefire in Lebanon before negotiations formally begin.
Trump’s preparations ahead of talks: Speaking to the New York Post, Trump said US warships were being prepared in case diplomacy does not succeed. “We’re loading up the ships with the best ammunition… and if we don’t have a deal, we will be using them, and we will be using them very effectively,” he was quoted as saying. He added that clarity could come “in about 24 hours”.
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5 latest developments
- US Vice President JD Vance, leading the American delegation, said, “If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we are certainly willing to extend an open hand.”
- Vance also cautioned that if Iran tries to “play” the US, Washington “won’t be receptive”.
- Trump said he wished Vance “luck” ahead of the talks and suggested a decision point could come within a day.
- Iran’s Ghalibaf insisted a ceasefire in Lebanon must happen “before negotiations begin”, adding uncertainty to the process.
- Lebanese officials said they will meet an Israeli delegation in Washington next week to discuss broader talks, though Israel has ruled out a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
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