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Trump: 'Many Bombs Will Start Exploding' If Iran Ceasefire Ends

From Tempo · (2d ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that if a ceasefire with Iran ends, "many bombs will start exploding."
  • The ceasefire, which began April 8, was set to end Tuesday night Washington time, with Trump unlikely to extend it without a deal.
  • A U.S. delegation, including Vice President JD Vance, was preparing for a second round of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, despite mixed signals from Iran about participation.

The United States, under President Donald Trump, is signaling a potentially volatile shift in its approach to Iran, with the President warning that the end of the current ceasefire could trigger significant military action. Trump's stark statement to PBS News—that "many bombs will start exploding" if the truce expires—underscores the high stakes as the April 22 deadline looms.

then many bombs will start exploding.

— Donald TrumpWarning about the consequences if the ceasefire with Iran ends.

This rhetoric comes as a U.S. delegation, including Vice President JD Vance, prepares for a second round of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. The initial round of negotiations, held April 11-12, failed to yield an agreement, and Trump has expressed strong doubts about extending the ceasefire without a breakthrough. The administration's stance appears firm, emphasizing the need for a deal before allowing normal maritime passage through Iranian waters, a point of contention.

very unlikely

— Donald TrumpRegarding the extension of the ceasefire if no agreement is reached.

Adding complexity, Iran has sent mixed signals regarding its willingness to engage. While the U.S. delegation is en route to Islamabad, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that Tehran has "no plans for the next round of negotiations." This diplomatic ambiguity, coupled with Trump's aggressive posturing, creates an uncertain environment. The involvement of Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, as a key mediator, adds another dimension, though Trump has disputed reports of Munir advising him to lift the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

any operation that results in civilian casualties "cannot be justified on any grounds"

— Donald TrumpReferring to the potential for further bombing if the ceasefire ends.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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