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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday alleged that Iran has repeatedly breached the ongoing two-week ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran, as uncertainty looms over efforts to reach a broader settlement ahead of the truce deadline.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Iran had violated the ceasefire “numerous times,” intensifying concerns about the fragile arrangement, which is set to expire on April 22 after temporarily halting more than a month of hostilities in West Asia.

The ceasefire, brokered earlier this month to create space for diplomatic engagement, has remained tenuous, with both sides raising doubts about compliance. Efforts are underway to convene another round of talks in Islamabad, though ambiguity persists regarding Iran’s participation.

Iran’s state broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), has denied reports of any diplomatic delegation travelling to Pakistan. In an official statement, it asserted that no Iranian team—whether primary or secondary—has departed for Islamabad so far.

In contrast, Al Arabiya, citing a senior Pakistani official, reported that delegations from both the United States and Iran are expected to arrive in Islamabad simultaneously, signalling a possible diplomatic opening. However, Tehran has yet to formally confirm this development.

The evolving diplomatic activity comes amid heightened rhetoric from Washington. Trump, in a series of posts on Truth Social, warned of potential escalation if a deal is not reached, including threats targeting Iranian infrastructure. He also referred to Operation Midnight Hammer, claiming it had resulted in the “complete and total obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear-related sites.

Tehran responded sharply to the remarks. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US of attempting to turn negotiations into an instrument of coercion, stating that Iran would not engage in talks under pressure and was prepared to respond firmly.

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Despite the escalating war of words and doubts over whether the ceasefire will be extended, there are indications of behind-the-scenes diplomatic movement. A report by Axios suggested that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has approved the dispatch of a negotiating team to Islamabad, raising the possibility of renewed high-level talks even as tensions remain elevated.