Trump Expects ‘To Be Bombing Iran’ as Ceasefire Deadline Looms, US Military ‘Raring To Go’

Trump Expects ‘To Be Bombing Iran’ as Ceasefire Deadline Looms, US Military ‘Raring To Go’/ TezzBuzz/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump said he expects the U.S. to resume bombing Iran if no agreement is reached before the ceasefire deadline, declaring the American military is “raring to go.” Vice President JD Vance’s planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks was delayed as Iran remained undecided about attending new negotiations in Islamabad. With the Strait of Hormuz crisis and military tensions rising, the final hours before the ceasefire expires could determine whether diplomacy survives or war resumes.

• Donald Trump said he expects bombing to resume if no deal is reached
• Trump said the U.S. military is “raring to go”
• The ceasefire deadline is approaching Wednesday morning in Pakistan
• JD Vance’s Pakistan trip is now uncertain
• Iran has not confirmed attendance for talks in Islamabad
• Pakistan says confirmation from Tehran is still pending
• Trump praised the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports as a success
• The U.S. recently seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship during the truce

Trump Says Bombing Iran Again Is the Expected Outcome

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he expects the United States to resume bombing Iran if a new agreement is not reached before the ceasefire deadline expires.

Speaking during a radio interview with CNBC, Trump described Washington as being in a “very strong negotiating position” and made clear he believes military pressure remains the best strategy.

Asked whether he would resume bombing if there was no signed deal by Tuesday or Wednesday, Trump responded directly.

“Well, I expect to be bombing, because I think that’s a better attitude to go in with.”

He added that U.S. forces are fully prepared for renewed operations.

“But, you know, we’re ready to go. I mean, the military is raring to go. They are absolutely incredible,” Trump said.

“We have the most powerful military in the world, and everybody knows it.”

The comments marked one of Trump’s strongest public warnings yet as the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire approaches its final hours.

Ceasefire Deadline Creates Urgent Pressure for Diplomacy

The two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is set to expire early Wednesday morning in Pakistan—around 4:50 a.m. local time, according to Pakistani officials.

Trump previously said the truce would end Wednesday evening Washington time, but either timeline leaves only a narrow window for diplomacy.

He also made clear he does not want another extension.

That means negotiators now face enormous pressure to reach at least a temporary agreement before the deadline passes.

If talks fail, both Washington and Tehran have signaled they are ready for a rapid return to military escalation.

Markets, oil traders, and governments across Europe and Asia are closely watching the deadline because of the conflict’s impact on the Strait of Hormuz and global energy supplies.

JD Vance’s Pakistan Trip Suddenly Put on Hold

Vice President JD Vance was expected to depart Tuesday for Islamabad to lead the next round of face-to-face negotiations with Iran.

Instead, he headed to the White House for additional policy meetings.

A White House official told Fox News that more discussions were taking place and Vance would participate, but it remains unclear if or when he will leave for Pakistan.

The White House had previously announced that Vance would lead the American delegation, joined by envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law.

The same group previously met with Iranian officials in Pakistan on April 11, but those negotiations ended without a deal.

This time, Iran reportedly signaled it may refuse to meet the U.S. delegation altogether if American conditions remain unchanged.

That uncertainty has left the diplomatic track in serious doubt.

Iran Still Refuses to Confirm Islamabad Talks

Pakistan confirmed Tuesday that Tehran had still not formally agreed to participate.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar posted that “formal response from Iranian side about confirmation of delegation to attend Islamabad Peace Talks is still awaited.”

He warned that a final decision before the ceasefire expires is critical.

“Decision from Iran to attend the talks before the end of two weeks ceasefire is critical,” he wrote.

“Pakistan has made sincere efforts to convince the Iranian leadership to participate in the second round of talks and these efforts continue.”

Reports from both Axios and The New York Times said Iran was refusing to agree to America’s terms, with one of the biggest sticking points being the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.

That blockade remains the center of Tehran’s frustration.

Trump Defends Naval Blockade and Strait of Hormuz Pressure

Trump described the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports as a “tremendous success,” especially regarding American efforts to restore control and open navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

The narrow waterway handles roughly 20% of the world’s crude oil and natural gas shipments during normal times.

Washington says the blockade is necessary to stop Iran from using the strait as leverage over global shipping and energy supplies.

Tehran views the blockade as both economic warfare and proof that the U.S. is negotiating under military pressure.

Trump argued Iran has a path to recovery if it agrees to a deal.

“Iran can get themselves on a very good footing if they make a deal,” he said.

“They can make themselves into a strong nation again, a wonderful nation again.”

But he also accused Iran’s leadership of choosing conflict over peace.

“They seem to be bloodthirsty,” Trump said.

That language signals just how little trust remains between both sides.

US Military Restocking During the Ceasefire

Trump also said the U.S. military has used the ceasefire period to strengthen its own battlefield readiness.

He claimed American forces have already destroyed most of Iran’s missile stockpiles and are now better prepared for renewed fighting.

“They’re trying to move the missiles because we’ve obliterated most of their missiles,” Trump said.

“We’re totally loaded up. We have so much ammo, we have so much of everything.”

He said the ceasefire gave the U.S. time to restock weapons, munitions, and supplies while monitoring Iran’s own military movements.

Trump also referenced the recent capture of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship.

“And we caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it, which wasn’t very nice. A gift from China, perhaps? I don’t know, but I was a little surprised.”

That seizure further increased tensions and raised new accusations from Tehran that Washington violated the ceasefire.

Israel-Lebanon Tensions Add Another Regional Risk

At the same time, the Israel-Lebanon front also showed signs of renewed instability.

The Israel Defense Forces accused the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah of violating the separate Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

According to the IDF, Hezbollah launched several rockets toward Israeli soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.

The military said it responded by striking the launcher used in the attack.

“The launches constitute a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement,” the IDF said.

Trump had announced a separate 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon last week.

Any breakdown there would create another major obstacle for broader regional de-escalation.

Final Hours Could Decide Peace or Another War

The next several hours may determine whether diplomacy survives or the region enters another dangerous military phase.

If Iran confirms participation and negotiators reach even a temporary framework, the ceasefire could be extended and oil markets may calm.

If talks collapse, Trump has made clear that bombing could resume immediately.

With Vance still in Washington, Pakistan still waiting, and Tehran still undecided, the world is now watching a deadline that may shape the rest of 2026.

The final answer may come within hours.

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