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Ceasefire expires, negotiations stall, and military moves raise fears of escalation in the Middle East...
The two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is coming to an end, while recent developments indicate an increasingly fragile and uncertain situation for the future of the conflict.
According to Pakistan's Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, the ceasefire is expected to end in the early hours of Wednesday (around 02:00 Albanian time), making any diplomatic move in the remaining hours crucial. Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator, has stressed that it is "critical" that Iran confirms its participation in the talks with the US in Islamabad before the deadline expires.
However, Tehran has not yet given a definitive answer. Iranian authorities have expressed skepticism about the process, questioning the seriousness of the American side and the conditions for resuming dialogue.
At the same time, the American side has also given signals of uncertainty. The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, has not yet left for Pakistan. According to American media such as the Associated Press, the Washington Post and the New York Times, the trip has been postponed due to “further strategic consultations” in Washington. Other key figures such as special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner also remain in the US.
These developments call into question the conduct of the second round of negotiations, suggesting that the diplomatic process is at a complicated and uncertain stage.
Meanwhile, on the military front, the signals are in the opposite direction. According to open sources, American B-52 strategic bombers have taken off from RAF Fairford in Britain with full payload, a move that is being interpreted as a show of force on the eve of the ceasefire's expiration.
US President Donald Trump has publicly stated that he does not want the ceasefire to be extended and has warned that, in the absence of a quick agreement, the US will resume attacks on Iran. He has also mentioned the possibility of hitting civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants.
However, despite the strong rhetoric, the current dynamics suggest that a final decision has not yet been made. The intensity of diplomatic contacts and the postponement of the US delegation's move may indicate last-minute efforts to avoid a clash.
The situation remains open between two scenarios: a return to military operations that could further destabilize the Middle East, or an extension of the deadline that would allow negotiations to continue. At this stage, the developments of the next few hours are expected to be decisive for the direction the crisis will take. / Pamphlet
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