President Donald Trump said on Friday that US warships are being reloaded with the best weaponry and stand ready to resume strikes on Iran if talks in Pakistan fail to produce a deal. “We have a reset going. We’re loading up the ships with the best ammunition, the best weapons ever made—even better than what we did previously and we blew them apart,” Trump told the New York Post in an interview.&nbsp;“But we’re loading up the ships. We’re loading up the ships with the best weapons ever made, even at a higher level than we use to do a complete decimation,” said Trump, adding, “And if we don’t have a deal, we will be using them, and we will be using them very effectively.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-inflation-surges-to-near-two-year-high-as-energy-prices-spike-12-1775832116950">US inflation surges to near two-year high as energy prices spike 12%</a>&nbsp;“You’re dealing against people that we don’t know whether or not they tell the truth,” Trump told The Post.&nbsp;“To our face, they’re getting rid of all nuclear weapons, everything’s gone. And then they go out to the press and say, ‘No, we’d like to enrich.’ So we’ll find out.”&nbsp;<h2>‘World’s most powerful reset!‘</h2>&nbsp;Earlier, in a brief and cryptic message on Truth Social, Trump said, “World’s most powerful reset!”&nbsp;Speaking after Vice President JD Vance departed for Islamabad to lead the negotiations with Iran, Trump said, “We’re going to find out in about 24 hours. We’re going to know soon.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-fed-up-starmer-says-trump-and-putin-s-actions-pushing-up-energy-bills-for-britons-1775818986703">‘Fed up’ Starmer says Trump and Putin’s actions pushing up energy bills for Britons</a>&nbsp;The talks in Islamabad will commence amid a fragile two-week ceasefire.&nbsp;Vance boarded Air Force Two and will be joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner in Islamabad to negotiate peace after a two-week ceasefire was announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;<h2>Araghchi, Ghalibaf likely to represent Iran in talks</h2>&nbsp;Iran is likely to be represented by foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, who insisted in pre-war talks that Iran had an inalienable right to enrich uranium, and the speaker of Iran’s parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-bjp-will-implement-uniform-civil-code-in-6-months-give-rs-3-000-to-women-amit-shah-unveils-bengal-polls-manifesto-1775823812629">‘BJP will implement Uniform Civil Code in 6 months, give Rs 3,000 to women’: Amit Shah unveils Bengal polls manifesto</a>&nbsp;In the talks, the US is likely to demand that Iran hand over an estimated 1,000 pounds of deeply buried enriched uranium and continue the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.&nbsp;Trump has made it clear that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for free passage of ships is a critical component of any ceasefire deal. Only a few ships have passed through the strait since the US stopped bombing Iran.

Vice President JD Vance boarded Air Force Two and will be joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner in Islamabad to negotiate peace. Iran is likely to be represented by foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Iran parliament’s speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

President Donald Trump said on Friday that US warships are being reloaded with the best weaponry and stand ready to resume strikes on Iran if talks in Pakistan fail to produce a deal. “We have a reset going. We’re loading up the ships with the best ammunition, the best weapons ever made—even better than what we did previously and we blew them apart,” Trump told the New York Post in an interview. “But we’re loading up the ships. We’re loading up the ships with the best weapons ever made, even at a higher level than we use to do a complete decimation,” said Trump, adding, “And if we don’t have a deal, we will be using them, and we will be using them very effectively.” Also Read: US inflation surges to near two-year high as energy prices spike 12% “You’re dealing against people that we don’t know whether or not they tell the truth,” Trump told The Post. “To our face, they’re getting rid of all nuclear weapons, everything’s gone. And then they go out to the press and say, ‘No, we’d like to enrich.’ So we’ll find out.” ‘World’s most powerful reset!‘ Earlier, in a brief and cryptic message on Truth Social, Trump said, “World’s most powerful reset!” Speaking after Vice President JD Vance departed for Islamabad to lead the negotiations with Iran, Trump said, “We’re going to find out in about 24 hours. We’re going to know soon.” Also Read: ‘Fed up’ Starmer says Trump and Putin’s actions pushing up energy bills for Britons The talks in Islamabad will commence amid a fragile two-week ceasefire. Vance boarded Air Force Two and will be joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner in Islamabad to negotiate peace after a two-week ceasefire was announced on Tuesday. Araghchi, Ghalibaf likely to represent Iran in talks Iran is likely to be represented by foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, who insisted in pre-war talks that Iran had an inalienable right to enrich uranium, and the speaker of Iran’s parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Also Read: ‘BJP will implement Uniform Civil Code in 6 months, give Rs 3,000 to women’: Amit Shah unveils Bengal polls manifesto In the talks, the US is likely to demand that Iran hand over an estimated 1,000 pounds of deeply buried enriched uranium and continue the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Trump has made it clear that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for free passage of ships is a critical component of any ceasefire deal. Only a few ships have passed through the strait since the US stopped bombing Iran.

Vice President JD Vance boarded Air Force Two and will be joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner in Islamabad to negotiate peace. Iran is likely to be represented by foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Iran parliament’s speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

‘US loading warships’: Trump warns of renewed strikes if Iran does not comply in peace talks

Iran marks the 40th day of mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as nationwide rallies conclude the official Arba’een period. Tensions remain high as Tehran conditions its participation in the Islamabad peace talks on a permanent ceasefire in Lebanon.

Iran marks the 40th day of mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as nationwide rallies conclude the official Arba’een period. Tensions remain high as Tehran conditions its participation in the Islamabad peace talks on a permanent ceasefire in Lebanon.

Portraits and Prayer: Thousands gather across Iran to honour  slain leader Khamenei

Delegations from the United States and Iran are scheduled to meet in Islamabad on Saturday, but the proposed talks risk unravelling before they begin. A tenuous two-week ceasefire has already come under strain, with renewed violence in Lebanon casting doubt over diplomatic momentum. Against this volatile backdrop, Tehran's parliament speaker has set out two clear preconditions, signalling that negotiations cannot proceed without tangible prior steps.&nbsp;<h2>Tehran’s two preconditions</h2>&nbsp;On Friday, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf explicitly outlined the country’s stance. Writing in English on X, he stated: “Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran's blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations.” He added unequivocally: “These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin.”&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/pluto-could-be-the-ninth-planet-again-10-year-old-s-letter-goes-viral-nasa-chief-reacts-1775827243191">Pluto could be the ninth planet again? 10-year-old’s letter goes viral, NASA chief reacts</a>&nbsp;The first demand centres on halting hostilities in Lebanon, where Israeli military operations against Hezbollah have intensified despite the broader ceasefire framework. However, the United States has maintained that Lebanon does not fall within the scope of its ceasefire understanding with Iran. The second demand relates to long-standing financial restrictions, with Tehran insisting on the release of its blocked overseas assets as a prerequisite for engagement. This condition reflects Iran’s continued push for tangible economic relief ahead of any formal negotiations, underscoring its position that substantive actions must precede diplomatic talks.&nbsp;These conditions reflect Tehran’s insistence on concrete actions rather than preliminary dialogue, effectively raising the stakes ahead of the Islamabad meeting.&nbsp;<h2>Ceasefire disputes and regional tensions</h2>ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/uss-abraham-lincoln-how-carrier-crews-keep-fighter-jets-mission-ready-for-months-at-sea-1775820012590">USS Abraham Lincoln: How carrier crews keep fighter jets mission-ready for months at sea</a>&nbsp;The demand for a Lebanon ceasefire comes amid escalating violence. Iranian officials have accused Israel of breaching agreed terms, pointing to continued strikes that reportedly killed over 300 people in a single day earlier this week. Israel, however, maintains that Lebanon was not formally included in the original ceasefire arrangement drafted with US involvement. Addressing the issue, US President Donald Trump had also told PBS News in an interview on Wednesday that Lebanon is “not part of the ceasefire agreement… because of Hezbollah,” while adding that the situation would nevertheless “get taken care of.” The conflict has widened since Hezbollah launched missiles at Israel on March 2, prompting intensified Israeli air strikes and a ground offensive in southern Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have reportedly been displaced as Israeli forces target areas it considers Hezbollah strongholds.&nbsp;<h2>Diplomatic uncertainty ahead</h2>&nbsp;Further complicating matters, Israeli and Lebanese officials are expected to meet in Washington next week as the United States attempts to stabilise the situation. The outcome of those discussions may prove critical in determining whether US-Iran talks can proceed. For now, Tehran’s conditions remain firm, leaving the planned Islamabad negotiations hanging in the balance.&nbsp;

Against this volatile backdrop, Tehran's parliament speaker has set out two clear preconditions, signalling that negotiations cannot proceed without tangible prior steps.

Delegations from the United States and Iran are scheduled to meet in Islamabad on Saturday, but the proposed talks risk unravelling before they begin. A tenuous two-week ceasefire has already come under strain, with renewed violence in Lebanon casting doubt over diplomatic momentum. Against this volatile backdrop, Tehran's parliament speaker has set out two clear preconditions, signalling that negotiations cannot proceed without tangible prior steps. Tehran’s two preconditions On Friday, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf explicitly outlined the country’s stance. Writing in English on X, he stated: “Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran's blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations.” He added unequivocally: “These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin.” ALSO READ: Pluto could be the ninth planet again? 10-year-old’s letter goes viral, NASA chief reacts The first demand centres on halting hostilities in Lebanon, where Israeli military operations against Hezbollah have intensified despite the broader ceasefire framework. However, the United States has maintained that Lebanon does not fall within the scope of its ceasefire understanding with Iran. The second demand relates to long-standing financial restrictions, with Tehran insisting on the release of its blocked overseas assets as a prerequisite for engagement. This condition reflects Iran’s continued push for tangible economic relief ahead of any formal negotiations, underscoring its position that substantive actions must precede diplomatic talks. These conditions reflect Tehran’s insistence on concrete actions rather than preliminary dialogue, effectively raising the stakes ahead of the Islamabad meeting. Ceasefire disputes and regional tensions ALSO READ: USS Abraham Lincoln: How carrier crews keep fighter jets mission-ready for months at sea The demand for a Lebanon ceasefire comes amid escalating violence. Iranian officials have accused Israel of breaching agreed terms, pointing to continued strikes that reportedly killed over 300 people in a single day earlier this week. Israel, however, maintains that Lebanon was not formally included in the original ceasefire arrangement drafted with US involvement. Addressing the issue, US President Donald Trump had also told PBS News in an interview on Wednesday that Lebanon is “not part of the ceasefire agreement… because of Hezbollah,” while adding that the situation would nevertheless “get taken care of.” The conflict has widened since Hezbollah launched missiles at Israel on March 2, prompting intensified Israeli air strikes and a ground offensive in southern Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have reportedly been displaced as Israeli forces target areas it considers Hezbollah strongholds. Diplomatic uncertainty ahead Further complicating matters, Israeli and Lebanese officials are expected to meet in Washington next week as the United States attempts to stabilise the situation. The outcome of those discussions may prove critical in determining whether US-Iran talks can proceed. For now, Tehran’s conditions remain firm, leaving the planned Islamabad negotiations hanging in the balance.

Against this volatile backdrop, Tehran's parliament speaker has set out two clear preconditions, signalling that negotiations cannot proceed without tangible prior steps.

US-Iran talks: Lebanon ceasefire, asset release—Tehran sets two key demands before negotiations in Pakistan

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‘US loading warships’: Trump warns of renewed strikes if Iran does not comply in peace talks

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