After denying ceasefire deadline reports, Trump now claims negotiations could begin within 36 to 72 hours, signaling another sudden shift. A New York Post report suggests Pakistan-mediated backchannels are in play, but Tehran remains unconvinced. Iran has already rejected further talks, with Esmaeil Baghaei slamming U.S. demands as unrealistic. Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz after recent confrontations, raising doubts whether this is strategy—or another reactive U-turn under pressure.