Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly given Iran a short window of three to five days to respond to ongoing peace negotiations, warning that failure to present a unified position could lead to a return to active conflict. The development comes amid an already fragile ceasefire extension and rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, according to multiple US officials cited in media reports.
The reported ultimatum follows Trump’s decision to extend a previously set two-week ceasefire deadline, which had been due to expire on Wednesday. The extension was reportedly justified by concerns over internal divisions within Iran’s leadership structure. Officials familiar with the discussions said the situation in Tehran remains highly fragmented, complicating diplomatic efforts to advance negotiations.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump suggested that the extension was influenced in part by requests from international figures, including Pakistan’s military leadership and political authorities. He also indicated that Iran’s internal political instability was a key reason for allowing additional time for negotiations, arguing that a unified proposal from Tehran was necessary before any long-term agreement could be considered.
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US negotiators, according to officials cited in the reports, continue to believe that a diplomatic resolution remains possible, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear programme. However, they have expressed concern that decision-making authority within Iran appears divided among civilian officials, military commanders, and the country’s supreme leadership structure, raising doubts about who can ultimately approve any deal.
The reports also describe disagreements within Iran’s internal power structure, with civilian leadership reportedly more open to continuing negotiations, while elements linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are said to oppose concessions under current conditions. Some Iranian voices have dismissed the ceasefire extension itself, calling it strategically meaningless and warning of possible military responses if pressure continues.
Meanwhile, Trump has continued to emphasize economic and strategic pressure points, including maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, which remains a critical global energy corridor. The United States is reportedly seeking broader concessions from Iran, including limits on its nuclear activities, missile programme, and regional alliances—terms that Iran has repeatedly rejected. With diplomatic tensions escalating and the ceasefire timeline tightening, the situation remains highly uncertain.
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