Swapna Kumbar , Bengaluru - Iran’s army has warned that the war could “expand further” if U.S. attacks restart, while analysts say the current pause is a positive signal for de-escalation. At the same time, President Donald Trump is continuing to issue threats, keeping tensions high.

Trump has warned of stronger U.S. strikes if Iran does not make a deal, including threats to hit Iranian infrastructure such as bridges and power plants. Reports also say he has paired the threats with brief pauses in military operations, suggesting a mix of pressure and tactical restraint. Iranian officials, meanwhile, are presenting the pause as temporary and conditional, not as a lasting shift toward peace. That is why regional experts are describing it as a positive sign only if it leads to a broader ceasefire or political agreement.

The situation remains volatile because both sides are signaling that escalation is still possible. The next few moves from Washington and Tehran will likely determine whether this becomes a managed pause or a wider regional conflict.