Breaking: Trump Threatens Iran, Could a Second US-Iran War Be Imminent?
US President Donald Trump has once again heated up global geopolitical tensions. As the fragile ceasefire with Tehran approaches its end, Trump has instead issued harsh threats that have sparked fears of an outbreak of open war between the US and Iran once more.
In a conversation with PBS News reporters, Trump warned that “many bombs will start exploding” if no agreement is reached before the Tuesday night deadline. This statement reinforces Washington’s aggressive stance amid ongoing ambiguous peace negotiations.
The threat is not the first. The day before, to Fox News, Trump even said the “entire country will be blown up” if Tehran refuses to sign the agreement. He also targeted Iran’s vital infrastructure, such as bridges and power plants, as attack targets.
On the other hand, Trump remains open to negotiations, albeit in a harsh tone. “I will not let them force the United States to make a deal that is not as good as it should be,” he wrote on Truth Social, as quoted by CNBC International on Tuesday (21/4/2026).
However, details of the agreement remain unclear to this day. The US government insists that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons, while also demanding the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route through which around 20% of the world’s oil supply passes.
The de facto closure of the strait since the war broke out on 28 February has shaken the global energy market. Oil prices have surged sharply, giving Iran strategic leverage while provoking a strong response from the US in the form of a naval blockade against Iranian ports.
Trump even claimed that the blockade is “completely destroying Iran” and emphasised that it will not be lifted until an agreement is reached.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are still underway amid uncertainty. The US delegation is reportedly preparing to head to Islamabad, Pakistan, to continue the second round of peace talks after the first meeting, which lasted 21 hours, ended without results.
That delegation will again be led by Vice President JD Vance along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Nevertheless, Iran’s participation remains in question. The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated that there are no plans to attend the negotiations. However, other reports suggest that the Tehran delegation is likely to proceed anyway.