‘I Expect To Be Bombing’: Trump Says He Won’t Extend Iran Ceasefire Beyond Tomorrow

US President Donald Trump has said he wants a deal with Iran quickly as the current cease-fire moves closer to expiry, but his latest remarks have also sharpened tensions after he warned that American military action could resume if talks fail. With Iran publicly rejecting any negotiations under pressure, uncertainty now hangs over whether both sides will even return to the table in time.

The fragile pause in hostilities is due to end within hours, and the latest statements from both Washington and Tehran suggest the situation remains highly volatile. At the centre of the standoff are stalled peace talks, rising military rhetoric, and the continuing dispute over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Says Time Is Running Out, Signals Readiness For More Strikes

Speaking on Tuesday morning, Trump made it clear that he does not want to extend the current cease-fire arrangement and believes the United States holds the upper hand in any negotiations.

"We don't have that much time," he told CNBC, while also insisting that the US is negotiating from a position of strength and could secure a "great" deal.

At the same time, Trump warned that Washington is prepared to restart attacks on Iran if diplomatic progress does not come soon.

"I expect to be bombing because I think that's a better attitude to go in with. But we're ready to go. I mean, the military is raring to go," he said.

Trump also accused Tehran of repeatedly breaching the cease-fire, saying, "Iran has violated the cease-fire numerous times."

His comments have added to fears that the narrow diplomatic window could close quickly if talks do not move forward before the truce lapses.

Iran Rejects Talks Under Pressure, Warns Of New Battlefield Moves

Iran, however, has maintained that it will not enter negotiations while facing military threats from the US.

Reza Amiri Moghadam, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, strongly defended Tehran's position, describing it as "a truth universally acknowledged that a single country in possession of a large civilisation" and adding that it is "a substantial, Islamic and theological principle."

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf also delivered a warning, saying the country is "prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield."

He repeated Tehran's position that Iran does not "accept negotiations under the shadow of threats."

Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, also said that the "management and control of the Strait of Hormuz" would not be "exploited by the lying and delusional U.S. President."

The messaging from Iranian officials signals that Tehran is unlikely to soften its stance unless there is a change in Washington's approach.

Pakistan Talks In Doubt As Cease-Fire Expiry Nears

Although a US delegation led once again by Vice President J.D. Vance is expected in Pakistan this week, Iran had not confirmed its participation as of Tuesday.

Iranian state media reported that no Iranian delegation had arrived in Pakistan "so far," raising doubts over whether the planned talks in Islamabad will go ahead as expected.

That leaves open the possibility that Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner could arrive without an Iranian negotiating team on the other side.

The uncertainty follows an earlier 21-hour negotiating session on April 11 that ended without any agreement, making this round even more crucial as the cease-fire is due to expire in the early hours of Wednesday, Iran time.

Even without official confirmation from Tehran, Pakistan has already tightened security in Islamabad ahead of the possible discussions. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has also appealed to both sides to extend the two-week cease-fire in order "to give dialogue and diplomacy a chance."

Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Keeps Global Pressure High

The broader conflict has also intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

The US Navy seized an Iranian ship in the Gulf of Oman over the weekend after it allegedly tried to bypass the American naval blockade. Iran has called both the seizure and the blockade violations of the cease-fire. In response, the US has accused Iran of breaching the truce by firing bullets in the Strait, where Tehran's grip has already disrupted major shipping and global trade flows since the war began.

The Strait remains central to the global response, with world leaders increasingly focused on restoring normal maritime movement. Around one-fifth of global oil production passes through the waterway, making its full reopening a major international priority.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron recently led a summit in Paris aimed at supporting freedom of navigation in the Strait. The two leaders, who had earlier resisted Trump's push to send warships into the region, later confirmed plans for a defensive multinational mission to protect merchant ships and carry out mine-clearance work.

According to the statement issued after the summit, the mission would only be activated "as soon as conditions permit following a sustainable cease-fire agreement" and would remain "strictly defensive."

Chinese President Xi Jinping has also called for "an immediate and comprehensive" cease-fire to restore normal movement through the critical trade corridor.

Energy Shock Deepens As Conflict Disrupts Oil And Gas Flows

The ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has continued to send shockwaves through the global economy, with energy prices remaining under pressure and fears of prolonged supply disruption growing.

Iran's long-running chokehold over the route for oil and gas shipments has triggered instability in fuel markets worldwide, affecting everything from airline fares to prices at petrol pumps.

On Tuesday, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) described the current turmoil as the "biggest" energy crisis in history, warning that the fallout from the Iran conflict is worsening an already fragile global energy landscape shaped by Russia's war in Ukraine.

"The ⁠crisis is already huge, if you combine the effects of the petrol crisis and the gas crisis with Russia," he said.

As the cease-fire edges toward expiry and uncertainty over Pakistan talks grows, the next few hours could prove decisive not only for US-Iran relations but also for global oil markets and wider regional stability.