Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Infrastructure as Nuclear Talks Move to Pakistan

The US President warned of total destruction of power plants and bridges if a “fair deal” is rejected, while Iranian President Pezeshkian vowed to defend the nation’s “nuclear rights.” Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied US President Donald Trump steps off of Air Force One upon arrival at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 17, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google US President Donald Trump issued a series of aggressive warnings to Tehran on Sunday, April 19, ahead of a high-stakes round of negotiations set to begin in Islamabad, Pakistan , on Monday evening. In a post on Truth Social , Trump accused Iran of a “total violation” of the current ceasefire following attacks on French and British vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed that Iran’s decision to close the waterway is inadvertently benefiting the US economy by redirecting shipping to Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska, while costing Tehran $500 million daily. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Trump warned that if a final agreement is not reached, the US will “knock out every single power plant and every single bridge” in Iran. “NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” the President wrote, adding that it would be his “honor” to end the “Iran killing machine.” The ultimatum was met with defiance from Tehran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking at the Ministry of Sports, asserted that Trump has no authority to control his nation’s nuclear program, Sky News reported. “What kind of person is he to deprive a nation of its legitimate rights?” Pezeshkian asked, referring to the “nuclear rights” of the Iranian people. While the Iranian President expressed a desire to end the conflict with “full dignity” before the ceasefire expires on Wednesday , April 22, he remained firm against US pressure. Other Topics of Interest Hezbollah Leader Sets Conditions for Lebanon Truce Amid Continued Israeli Strikes Naim Qassem declared readiness to cooperate with the Lebanese government while demanding a full Israeli withdrawal, as the IDF vows to maintain “self-defense” operations. This escalation in rhetoric occurs as the two nations remain deadlocked over the terms of a proposed “great deal.” The core of the negotiation involves unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets in exchange for the transfer of Tehran’s enriched uranium to the United States. However, deep divisions persist: Washington is pushing for a 20-year moratorium on enrichment, while Tehran seeks a five-year term and has repeatedly stated it will not transfer its nuclear stockpile abroad. With the Wednesday deadline approaching, the upcoming Islamabad talks represent a final diplomatic effort to prevent a return to full-scale hostilities. Trump’s threats suggest that the “Board of Peace” diplomacy is shifting toward a posture of total military pressure, while Iran’s leadership continues to frame its resistance as a strategic defense of national sovereignty. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.