WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to strike every power plant and bridge in Iran if no agreement is reached in upcoming talks, while announcing that a U.S. delegation will travel to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran.
Trump made the comments in a social media post as he stated that U.S. negotiators would head to Islamabad on Monday. He described the U.S. offer as "a very fair and reasonable deal" and accused Iran of violating a fragile ceasefire.
The ceasefire, which followed a period of conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, is set to expire in the coming days. The planned talks in Pakistan follow an initial round held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12 that lasted more than 21 hours but ended without an agreement.
Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the U.S. delegation, which will also include special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, according to White House officials. Pakistan has served as a mediator in the process.
Trump said in his post: "If they don’t take it, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran."
Iranian state media and officials have reported that Tehran has rejected participation in the new talks, citing the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and what it described as excessive demands. Details about whether an Iranian delegation will travel to Islamabad remained unclear as of Sunday evening. Iranian sources cited in some reports indicated negotiators from Tehran might arrive on Tuesday.
The discussions are expected to address Iran's nuclear program, sanctions and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, where tensions have persisted with accusations from both sides of violations and blockades affecting shipping.
Pakistani authorities have not issued a detailed public comment on the latest announcement, though the country has previously facilitated the negotiations and security measures have been heightened in Islamabad.
The White House did not immediately provide further details on the exact timing or agenda for the meetings. No confirmation has been received from Iranian authorities regarding their attendance.
As of Sunday evening, the U.S. delegation's travel was expected to proceed as announced. Further updates on the status of the negotiations or the ceasefire were not immediately available.
