US President Donald Trump said he was under no pressure to end the ongoing conflict with Iran, while warning that Tehran was running out of time to reach a deal, in a strongly worded post on Truth Social.
Responding to media coverage suggesting the urgency of ending the conflict, Trump rejected the idea that he was seeking a quick solution.
“I may be the least evolved person to ever be ‘eager’ to end a war. I have all the time in the world, but not Iran – The clock is ticking!”
He also criticized the US media, claiming they were misrepresenting his position on the negotiations.
Claims about Iran’s military are collapsing
Trump has made statements about Iran’s military capabilities, saying its defense infrastructure has been severely degraded.
“Iran’s navy lies at the bottom of the sea, their air force is destroyed, their anti-aircraft and radar weapons are gone, their leaders are no longer with us…”
He also said that Iran is under intense pressure.
“The blockade is airtight and strong and it only gets worse from here – time is not on their side!”
Trade terms tied to US interests
Trump reiterated his stance on negotiations, saying any deal would depend entirely on the interests of the US and allies.
“A deal will only be made when it is appropriate and good for the United States of America, our allies and indeed the rest of the world.”
Peace negotiations stall and maritime tensions escalate
Future peace talks in Pakistan remain uncertain as diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran show no clear progress, even as the confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz intensifies.
Diplomatic discussions reportedly planned in Islamabad are now in doubt, with no confirmed move towards renewed talks aimed at resolving the widening crisis.
Hormuz becomes the focal point of the flare-up
The situation continues to revolve around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor through which roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas exports typically pass.
Since the extension of the ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, Washington and Tehran have increasingly focused on control and access to the waterway, which Iran has partially restricted due to the ongoing standoff.
Trump orders lethal force against ships that lay mines
Escalating rhetoric on maritime security, Trump has ordered US naval forces to take lethal action against Iranian vessels suspected of laying mines in the strait.
“I have directed the United States Navy to shoot and kill any ship, even small boats…that means placing mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said in a statement, emphasizing a more aggressive stance.
Israel signals readiness for further escalation
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel is waiting for the approval of the United States for possible further military action.
“We are waiting for a green light from the United States — primarily to complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty,” Katz said, adding that Israel’s broader goal includes “returning Iran to the Dark Ages and the Stone Age.”
Iran takes a tough stance on Hormuz
Iran has vowed to maintain restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and allow only limited authorized shipping as long as US naval pressure and port blockades continue. Tehran has rejected Washington’s demands to reopen the waterway or abandon its nuclear positions.
US tightens maritime enforcement
In response, the United States stepped up naval operations, including boarding the sanctioned vessel M/T Majestic X in the Indian Ocean, which Washington said was carrying Iranian oil.
The U.S. Central Command said its forces had “diverted 33 vessels since the blockade began against Iran,” underscoring the extent of ongoing enforcement actions at sea.
Limited signs of a diplomatic breakthrough
While Trump told the New York Post that talks could resume in Pakistan within days, no official confirmation has been issued by any of the parties involved. With no delegations publicly heading to Islamabad, prospects for talks in the near future remain unclear.
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