Will US-Iran War End Today? Trump Threatens Iran as Last Minute Peace Talks Intensify

U.S.-Iran War negotiations have reached a key phase as U.S. officials, Iran, and regional mediators discuss a proposed 45-day ceasefire to prevent further tensions. The discussions, viewed as a last attempt to avoid large-scale strikes, come as deadlines approach and military plans remain in place.

Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye are organizing discussions, while direct communication continues between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The focus is now on Trump’s 8 PM deadline to Iran, as peace talks have yet to yield any progress. 

US-Iran War Talks Focus on 45-Day Ceasefire Framework

According to an Axios report, the deal includes two phases intended to restore stability to the situation. First, a 45-day ceasefire would pause hostilities and allow broader negotiations to continue. Second, both sides would work toward a permanent settlement addressing Iran’s uranium stockpile and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. officials confirmed that multiple proposals were presented to Iran in recent days. However, Iranian authorities have not accepted any of the terms so far. Mediators are also looking into interim measures, alongside assurances from the United States that any ceasefire would be upheld.

In addition, the Iranian officials have raised concerns about temporary agreements. They warned against arrangements similar to past ceasefires in Gaza or Lebanon, where fighting resumed after short pauses.

The U.S.-Iran War has also expanded geopolitical divisions. European countries have declined to support U.S. military actions, including countries like Spain, France, and Italy. Spain closed its airspace to U.S. aircraft linked to the conflict, while France blocked Israeli planes carrying weapons, according to reports.

Germany also turned down a U.S. request for support, citing a lack of dialogue and disagreement with the tensions strategies. These trends have increased tensions within long-term alliances and raised concerns about cooperation among Western partners.

The U.S.-Iran War timeline has intensified following Donald Trump’s extended deadline for Iran. Initially set at 10 days, the deadline was extended by 20 hours, with a new cutoff scheduled for Tuesday evening. Trump stated that a deal remains possible but warned of harsh consequences if negotiations fail.

According to a reuters report, ceasefire could result in opening the strait immediately. Though the final settlement in this two phase negotiation may still take 15-20 days.

In recent remarks, Trump indicated that U.S. forces could target Iranian facilities, including power plants and bridges. He linked possible strikes to Iran’s position on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, sources confirmed that a joint U.S.-Israeli plan targeting Iran’s energy facilities is prepared if diplomacy collapses.

In addition, President Donald Trump has warned that failure to comply could lead to rapid escalation, including potential strikes on key civilian infrastructure such as power plants and bridges. The remarks show mounting pressure ahead of the deadline, with both sides still engaged in negotiations through intermediaries.

With Iran rejecting a peace deal, air strikes look to be the most likely step from the U.S. as the 8 PM E.T. deadline nears today. Trump has again threatened today that a “whole civilization will die tonight,” alluding to Iran.

Meanwhile, Iran has stated that all indirect talks are frozen following Trump’s latest threats. Despite reports pointing to stalled talks, FOX Business reported that a senior U.S. official said that the U.S. is in direct contact with Iran and that talks are “positive,” signaling that there could still be a breakthrough in peace talks before the deadline.

Markets Await The U.S. Next Move

Crude Oil prices moved past $111 as per a latest Coingape report owing to escalations in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This Strait is responsible for supplying upto 9% of the global supply of Oil. Iran has again warned that its allies, Yemen’s Houthis, will close the Strait if the U.S. escalates the war. Brent crude oil has settled at $110 today as the markets await Trump’s next move.

The crypto market is down today as crypto traders anticipate an escalation in the U.S.-Iran war as Trump’s deadline nears. The total crypto market has dropped to $2.3 trillion, down almost 2% today, according to TradingView data. Bitcoin has led this decline, falling from an intraday high above $69,000 to below $68,000 today.