reached a critical junc- table into a table of submission.” ture as a fragile two-week cease- This sentiment was echoed by fire approaches its final hours. military commanders in Tehran, Despite a backdrop of naval skir- who warned of an “immediate mishes and defiant rhetoric, momen - and decisive response” to any tum appears to be building for a high- renewed American aggression. stakes diplomatic summit in Pakistan. The current ceasefire is expect - U.S. officials expressed guarded ed to expire at 8:00 p.m. Eastern optimism on Tuesday that nego- Time on Wednesday, which is tiations could res…