Donald Trump says US ready to renew attacks but Iran appears unwilling to bend to president’s threats
Intense efforts are under way to bring Iran and the US together in Pakistan for a new round of talks a day before the end of the two-week ceasefire that has paused the conflict in the Middle East.
Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was ready to renew attacks against Iran if progress was not made at any talks, with the US military “raring to go”.
The US president told the US business news network CNBC that he did not want to extend the ceasefire with Tehran, insisting the US was in a strong position and was “going to end up with a great deal”. Trump has previously said that targets for new US attacks would include power stations and other civilian infrastructure.
Iran appears unwilling to bend to Trump’s threats, though analysts say there is fierce disagreement among its leaders over how to respond to US pressure and whether to risk a potentially devastating new wave of bombing.
