Trump warns Iran ceasefire violated, military ready to strike

President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating the 14-day ceasefire agreement and signaled that he is unlikely to extend it as Wednesday's deadline approaches without a final deal. In a CNBC interview published Tuesday, Trump stated he does not want to extend the ceasefire, warning that the U.S. military is ready to resume attacks if negotiations fail. "I expect to be bombing because I think that's a better attitude to go in with. But we're ready to go. I mean, the military is raring to go," Trump said. The White House has expressed confidence that a second round of direct talks with Iran will proceed in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad, and a senior Iranian official indicated Tehran is considering joining the negotiations led by Vice President JD Vance. The U.S. Navy boarded the Tifani vessel overnight, describing it as a "stateless sanctioned ship" allegedly providing material support to Iran. This interception comes amid escalating tensions, with Iran warning it has prepared "new cards on the battlefield" in response to Trump's insistence on maintaining the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the threatening rhetoric, the status of the Islamabad talks and Vance's travel plans remain unclear as both sides attempt to navigate toward a diplomatic resolution before the ceasefire expires Wednesday evening. The conflict between Washington and Tehran remains at a critical juncture as the deadline looms. Trump has offered mixed signals about the path ahead, simultaneously declaring he is in no rush to end the hostilities while also maintaining that a favorable deal remains within reach. The outcome of the impending negotiations or potential military escalation will determine whether the ceasefire holds or whether the U.S. resumes its bombing campaign against Iran.