US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to release eight women it is said to be preparing to execute, saying it would be a “great start to our negotiations”. It comes after Trump warned that the US was prepared to “go militarily” while Iran talks in Pakistan remain in limbo.He said in a post on the Truth Social website, “To the Iranian leaders, who will soon enter into negotiations with my representatives: I would be very grateful for the release of these women. I am sure they will respect the fact that you did this. Please do not do them any harm! It will be a great start to our negotiations!!! Thank you for your attention to this issue.”
According to regional officials, the United States and Iran are expected to hold another round of ceasefire talks in Pakistan, even as both sides warn they are prepared to resume hostilities if the current two-week truce collapses without an agreement.
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Neither Washington nor Tehran officially confirmed the talks scheduled in Islamabad. Iranian official media also denied reports that any delegation was already in the Pakistani capital.Trump said in an interview with CNBC that he does not support extending the ceasefire, saying: “Well, I don’t want to do that.”He added that time is limited, saying: “We do not have much time,” and stressed that Iran was given a choice and must come to the negotiating table.
