United States President Donald Trump has delivered a stark warning to Tehran, stating that Iran could be “taken out in one night” if it does not agree to a ceasefire by Tuesday evening. This ultimatum coincides with intense diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan aimed at preventing a severe escalation in the region.
President Trump confirmed from the White House that Vice President JD Vance, real estate investor Steve Witkoff, and senior advisor Jared Kushner are engaged in negotiations through Pakistani intermediaries. Central to these discussions is the “Islamabad Accord,” a peace proposal put forward by Pakistan designed to halt hostilities and stabilize the situation.
The Islamabad Accord outlines a two-stage plan: an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, followed by a three-week period to negotiate a lasting agreement addressing nuclear restrictions and sanctions relief. While Trump described the proposal as a “significant step,” he emphasized that the current terms are inadequate and reaffirmed that the Tuesday night deadline is final with little chance of extension.
Meanwhile, military tensions have intensified alongside the President’s warnings. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated that the US is prepared to execute the largest volume of strikes since the conflict began if no agreement is reached by the deadline. Trump specifically mentioned targeting Iran’s infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, dismissing concerns about potential war crimes by arguing that preventing Iran’s nuclear capability is a higher priority.
As the conflict approaches a critical juncture after five weeks, global attention remains focused on whether Pakistan’s mediation can successfully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or if the region will spiral into a full-scale military confrontation.
