FAKE MEDIA – President of the United States (US) Donald Trump again issued a strong threat to Iran ahead of planned negotiations which are scheduled to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday (20/4/2026). Trump said Iran would face severe consequences if it rejected the deal being offered.
In his statement via the Truth Social platform, Trump emphasized that there would no longer be a soft approach if Iran rejected the proposal which he called “fair and reasonable”.
Strong Threats Ahead of Negotiations
Trump stated that the United States would take firm action if an agreement was not reached. He even threatened to destroy important infrastructure in Iran, including power plants and strategic bridges.
“There are no more ‘benevolent gentlemen’. They will act quickly and decisively if a deal is not accepted,” Trump wrote in his post.
He also touched on the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz area and accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement that previously had limited effect in the area.
Strait of Hormuz situation heats up
Tensions are increasing after the Strait of Hormuz – a vital route through which around a fifth of the world’s oil supplies – was reported to have once again become a point of conflict. Iran is said to have threatened to close the route amid increasing pressure from the US.
Trump claimed that the blockade carried out by the US actually had an impact on Iran itself. He also said that merchant ships were still moving towards ports in the United States such as Texas, Louisiana and Alaska with the help of certain parties in Iran.
Iran’s Response and Attitude
On the other hand, the Iranian side, through the Speaker of Parliament and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibafstated that there was still progress in talks with Washington. However, he emphasized that a number of fundamental issues still had not yet found common ground.
“We are still far from final discussions. There are still quite big gaps,” Ghalibaf said in a statement broadcast on Iranian state television.
Iran also emphasized that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will not take place before the US lifts the blockade of Iranian ports.
Negotiations in Islamabad Not Certain
Although a meeting between US and Iranian officials is scheduled to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday (20/4/2026), Iran previously stated that it had not confirmed its participation in the negotiations.
This uncertainty adds complexity to an already tense diplomatic situation, while raising concerns about the stability of the Middle East region and global energy markets.
