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US President Donald Trump declared that the United States is in "intense negotiations" regarding the conflict with Iran, refusing to provide concrete details about the progress of the talks.
"I can't tell you, because we're currently in heated negotiations," Trump said in a brief telephone interview with Fox News, signaling that developments are at a critical stage.
He added that he expects to be fully briefed on Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's proposal for a two-week ceasefire, an initiative that could lead to a postponement of the ultimatum set by the US.
" I know him very well. He's a very respected man ," Trump said of Sharif, without confirming whether he would accept the proposal.
According to sources cited by US media, the administration in Washington remains hopeful that negotiations through intermediaries can produce a minimal agreement with Tehran. Such a development could prompt Trump to delay the deadline for striking power plants and bridges in Iran, or at least reduce the intensity of the military operation.
However, the situation remains unclear. The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran has cut off direct diplomatic contacts, while the New York Times went further, noting that indirect channels have also been halted. Despite this, sources told CNN that the US continues to seek a diplomatic solution and that developments remain very fluid.
Two of these sources describe Trump's harsh rhetoric - including the warning that "an entire civilization will die tonight" - as a strategy to exert maximum pressure on Tehran to accept Washington's terms.
However, the same sources emphasize that the US president is ready to implement his threats and move to expanded military operations if negotiations fail.
On the other hand, the White House has made it clear that the final decision remains in Trump's hands.
" The Iranian regime has until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to make a deal with the United States. Only the president knows where things stand and what he will do ," spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said.
As the clock ticks toward the set deadline, scenarios remain open – from a possible postponement of the ultimatum to an immediate military escalation, with far-reaching consequences for the entire region.
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