Trump Says Iran Talks Will Resume, Warns of Strikes if No Deal
Former President Donald Trump said the United States will resume talks with Iran, while issuing a renewed warning that Iran’s power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran does not agree to a deal.
Trump’s comments came as multiple outlets reported plans for another round of negotiations as early as Tuesday. Trump also said a U.S. delegation would travel to Pakistan on Monday in connection with the Iran negotiations, according to several of the reports.
In his remarks, Trump framed the next talks as a test of whether Iran is willing to accept U.S. terms. He coupled that message with a threat aimed at Iran’s civilian infrastructure, specifically naming power plants and bridges.
The statements were reported by The Washington Post and echoed in coverage from international outlets including DW and The Times of Israel. The Times of Israel reported Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked what he called Trump’s “foolish” blockade, reflecting a sharp public pushback from Tehran’s leadership.
The development matters because it combines an asserted diplomatic path with explicit warnings of destructive action, potentially raising tensions around a negotiation track that remains uncertain. Public threats directed at infrastructure also risk hardening positions on both sides at a moment when the next meeting is being discussed but participation has not been presented as settled.
The prospect of talks taking place Tuesday was reported alongside notes of Iranian caution about whether it would take part, according to The Times of Israel. That mixed picture underscores that any meeting, if it occurs, may begin under strain, with disagreements not only over outcomes but over the basic terms and posture of engagement.
It also places additional focus on intermediaries and venues. Reports that a U.S. delegation would be heading to Pakistan suggest a role for regional channels or logistics tied to the negotiations, though the purpose and participants were not detailed in the provided context.
What happens next is the expected travel of the U.S. delegation to Pakistan on Monday, followed by the possibility of talks Tuesday. Any confirmation from Iranian officials about their attendance, the location of talks, and the agenda would clarify whether the negotiations are moving forward or stalling.
For now, Trump has publicly set out a dual message: talks will resume, and failure to reach a deal could bring threats against Iran’s bridges and power plants, a posture likely to shape the tone of any upcoming contact.
