Trump extends Iran ultimatum deadline amid talks

U.S. President Donald Trump dramatically extended his ultimatum deadline for Iran by five days on Monday.

“Islamabad is “already ready to host talks” involving Iran and the United States, a Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson told CNN, hours after Tehran rebuffed claims that the US and Iran opened a diplomatic channel this past weekend”

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Trump claimed the United States was engaged in 'very good and productive conversations' that could yield 'a complete and total resolution' of the four-week conflict.

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The president announced he had instructed the Department of War to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants while talks continued throughout the week.

Trump asserted that U.S. envoys including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff had held talks with a 'respected' Iranian leader.

He claimed Tehran was eager to make a deal that would include abandoning its nuclear program and handing over enriched uranium stockpiles.

This sudden shift in tone came after weeks of escalating rhetoric and military action in the region.

Iranian officials and media outlets categorically rejected Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf specifically called reports of negotiations 'fake news,'

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He accused Washington of trying to manipulate financial and oil markets and 'escape the quagmire' of the war.

Iranian sources cited by Fars News Agency claimed Trump's delay followed Iranian warnings about targeting regional energy infrastructure.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed he spoke with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan.

The conflicting narratives created a complex diplomatic landscape where both sides claimed momentum.

Despite diplomatic overtures, the conflict continued to escalate militarily across the region.

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Israel launched new attacks on the Iranian capital as both sides threatened catastrophic civilian infrastructure targets.

U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper claimed Iran was launching missiles and drones from populated areas.

Cooper warned Iranian civilians to 'stay inside' and suggested those areas would be targeted.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard promised retaliation against power plants supplying electricity to American bases.

Iranian parliament speaker declared vital infrastructure across the region would be legitimate targets.

The UAE reported air defense systems intercepting incoming Iranian fire on Monday.

Israel launched missiles targeting Dimona near an Israeli atomic weapons facility.

The ongoing conflict had already inflicted severe human and economic costs across multiple countries.

The death toll rose to more than 2,000 people, with 1,500+ deaths in Iran, 1,000+ in Lebanon, 15 in Israel, and 13 U.S. military members.

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Millions of people in Lebanon and Iran were displaced by the fighting.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz had wreaked havoc on global energy markets.

Food and other goods prices rose well beyond the Middle East due to the conflict.

International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol warned no country would be immune to the crisis effects.

Financial markets experienced 'vicious swings' due to uncertainty about the war's duration.

New Zealand responded by boosting payments to families affected by rising fuel costs.