Scared of Mojtaba, US officials slam Trump for spoiling talks as Iran readies for war after truce

President Donald Trump may be unwilling to extend the current two-week truce with Iran as the April 22 deadline nears, even as U.S. and Iranian officials prepare for another round of talks in Islamabad. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump is not inclined to prolong the ceasefire without a deal, while he has also publicly said he “may not extend” it if no agreement is reached by Wednesday. Recent reporting has also cast Trump as a source of confusion around the talks, with CNN describing public commentary and shifting claims from the president as unhelpful during a sensitive phase. CNN said Trump’s public assertions about Iranian concessions and his erratic messaging on the negotiation timeline added to uncertainty rather than helping close gaps.