Trump Announces Tense Negotiations Regarding War with Iran

President of the United States Donald Trump has made a statement indicating that the country is engaged in 'tense negotiations' regarding the war with Iran. This information was disclosed during a commentary provided to Fox News.

'I can't tell you, because we are currently engaged in tense negotiations,' Trump noted, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

Earlier, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif reached out to the U.S. president with a request to extend the deadline for the agreement with Iran by another two weeks. The Pakistani leader expressed hope that diplomatic efforts are 'progressing steadily, confidently, and powerfully and may lead to significant results in the near future.' He also urged Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz during this period as a gesture of goodwill.

Subsequently, the White House confirmed that Donald Trump has been informed about Pakistan's proposal. This indicates that the U.S. is actively seeking ways to resolve the conflict through diplomatic channels.

However, over the past day, Trump has issued a series of new threats against Iran, stating that he is prepared to implement his threats as early as tonight if his ultimatum regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is not met. He emphasized that the U.S. could 'destroy Iran in one night' and could bomb all the country's bridges and power plants within hours.

Trump also warned that if his demands are not met, 'the whole civilization will perish,' highlighting the seriousness of his intentions. The ultimatum announced by Trump expires at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (03:00 April 8 in Kyiv), creating a tense atmosphere surrounding potential military actions.

In response to Donald Trump's threats, Iran, through Pakistani intermediaries, has announced that it will no longer engage in negotiations with the United States regarding a ceasefire. Tehran stated that in the event of further U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure, 'the gates of hell' would open for both the U.S. and Israel.

According to CNN, Tehran has indicated that it will fully open the Strait of Hormuz only after receiving compensation for the financial damages inflicted by the war. This could complicate the situation, as the opening of the strait is crucial for international trade and oil supply.

On April 6, Axios reported that the U.S. and Iran are discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire through intermediaries, which could lead to a final resolution of the war. However, on the same day, Reuters, citing sources, reported that Iran had rejected a proposal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel, under which Tehran would unblock the Strait of Hormuz for a ceasefire.

This situation indicates that the conflict between the U.S. and Iran remains extremely tense, and further actions by both sides could have serious consequences not only for the region but also for global security.