Iran yet to decide on whether to attend talks as ceasefire deadline ticks down
Iran remains undecided on attending peace talks with the US as a ceasefire deadline approaches, amid tensions over US forces boarding an Iranian oil tanker. The US is preparing for potential military action if negotiations fail.
Iran has not decided whether to attend peace talks with the US, amid rising tensions over a US operation to board an Iranian oil tanker. The US military said it boarded the tanker, under sanctions for trading with Iran, without incident. The move was described by Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson as 'piracy at sea and state terrorism', questioning Washington's seriousness in negotiating. US Vice President JD Vance is set to lead the US delegation to talks in Islamabad, but his departure has been delayed. President Donald Trump expressed hope for a 'great deal' to end the war but refused to extend the ceasefire, stating the US military is 'raring to go' if negotiations fail. The ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday, with Iran and the US exchanging accusations over ceasefire violations.
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