President Trump has stated it would be ‘fine‘ if Iran decides not to show up for the upcoming talks in Pakistan, according to PBS.
He made it clear that the American side is ready to proceed with the negotiations anyway, keeping a strong stance even without direct Iranian presence at this stage. Trump expressed confidence that the U.S. team would effectively advance its objectives regardless of Iran’s participation.
In the same comments, Trump delivered a direct warning that “bombs will go off” if the current U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires without a fresh agreement. Trump also stated that Iran’s nuclear weapons program will be a key part of the discussions.
Vance Delegation Set for Islamabad
These remarks come as Vice President JD Vance prepares to lead a high-level U.S. delegation that reportedly includes special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner. The team is expected to arrive in Islamabad within hours to take part in the next round of engagement aimed at resolving the standoff.
The fragile ceasefire, already tested by recent tensions, now faces imminent expiration. This has sharply raised the stakes for the Islamabad process, with both sides aware that failure to make progress could quickly lead to escalated actions and unpredictable consequences.
Trump’s tone reflects continued firmness on core U.S. demands while keeping the door open for diplomatic movement in the critical coming hours.