Washington: US President Donald Trump recently issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that if it does not agree to a new nuclear deal, it will face serious consequences. The ultimatum included economic pressure. During an interview with NBC News, the US President stated that if Iran doesn’t agree to the deal, “there will be bombing.” “If they don’t agree, there will be bombing. It will be a bombing they have never seen before,” Trump said. Notably, his remarks come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran Refuses To Negotiate
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently confirmed that Iran has rejected direct talks with America but left the door open for the possibility of indirect talks through Oman. This reaction comes after the US President wrote a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei requesting talks. Khamenei had already made it clear that talks with the US would be of no use.
Trump Cancelled The Nuclear Deal With Iran In 2018
In 2018, President Trump withdrew the United States from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement and reinstated sanctions as part of a “maximum pressure” campaign. He has continued this pressure throughout his subsequent term, threatening further, more severe sanctions if Iran does not negotiate a new nuclear deal.
Middle East Conflict Worsened Situation
Middle East tensions have escalated due to ongoing conflicts. American airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and Iranian retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israel have raised the risk of major conflict. Iranian officials, such as Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf have warned that further US military action could trigger a regional war.
Iran’s Take On Its Nuclear Program?
Iran has repeatedly stated that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. However, reports from the UN nuclear watchdog indicate that Tehran is enriching uranium close to weapons-grade levels. Meanwhile, President Trump has given Iran a two-month deadline to reach a deal and issuing a stern warning that if diplomatic efforts fail, alternative measures will be taken.
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