Trump Issues ‘Bombing’ Ultimatum as Ceasefire Deadline Looms; Tehran Weighs Islamabad Talks
Trump Issues ‘Bombing’ Ultimatum as Ceasefire Deadline Looms; Tehran Weighs Islamabad Talks By Streak English News Staff April 21, 2026 ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON — The fragile 14-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran is teetering on the edge of collapse as President Donald Trump issued a stark military ultimatum ahead of Wednesday’s deadline. While diplomatic channels in Pakistan remain open, Tehran has yet to confirm the arrival of its delegation for a high-stakes second round of negotiations in Islamabad. Trump: "The Military is Raring to Go" Speaking Tuesday morning on CNBC’s Squawk Box, President Trump signaled a shift away from diplomatic patience, stating he does not favor an extension of the current truce set to expire on April 22. “I expect to be bombing because I think that’s a better attitude to go in with,” Trump told interviewers, adding that the U.S. military is “locked and loaded” and “raring to go.” The President further intensified the rhetoric on Trut...