President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will be in "great danger" if diplomatic efforts to curb its nuclear ambitions fail, adding that Tehran "can't have nuclear weapons."
Trump confirmed on Monday that the United States is engaging in direct talks with Tehran over its nuclear programme, with a high-level meeting scheduled for Saturday. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump said, “Maybe a deal’s going to be made, that would be great. But if not, Iran will be in great danger.”
Trump's comments came just a day after Iran publicly rejected direct negotiations. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed openness to indirect talks through Oman, but Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains staunchly opposed, insisting earlier this year that “there should be no negotiations with such a government.”
The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported that Iran is enriching uranium close to weapons-grade levels, despite Tehran's claims that its programme is for peaceful purposes.
“If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing,” Trump had earlier told NBC News, warning that any failure to reach an agreement would trigger unprecedented military retaliation. He added, “Doing a deal would be preferable to doing the obvious.”
The United States exited the 2015 nuclear agreement under Trump’s leadership in 2018 and reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran under a “maximum pressure” strategy. With hostilities increasing — including US strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen and Iranian drone attacks on Israel — Trump has floated the idea of secondary sanctions if Tehran refuses to engage.
The renewed talks with Iran coincided with Netanyahu’s second visit to Trump since his return to office. The Israeli leader, who also met with top US officials including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, focused heavily on securing relief from newly imposed US tariffs. Trump recently slapped a 17% tariff on Israeli imports as part of his “Liberation Day” economic policy, despite Israel being one of Washington’s closest allies.
Trump also used the Oval Office meeting to double down on his controversial plan to “control” the Gaza Strip, describing it as a “great piece of real estate.” Discussions with Netanyahu reportedly included Iran’s role in the region, ongoing fighting in Gaza, and efforts to release Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Trump has given Iran a two-month deadline to strike a new nuclear deal, warning that time is running out and alternatives may not be diplomatic.
Trump confirmed on Monday that the United States is engaging in direct talks with Tehran over its nuclear programme, with a high-level meeting scheduled for Saturday. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump said, “Maybe a deal’s going to be made, that would be great. But if not, Iran will be in great danger.”
Trump's comments came just a day after Iran publicly rejected direct negotiations. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed openness to indirect talks through Oman, but Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains staunchly opposed, insisting earlier this year that “there should be no negotiations with such a government.”
The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported that Iran is enriching uranium close to weapons-grade levels, despite Tehran's claims that its programme is for peaceful purposes.
“If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing,” Trump had earlier told NBC News, warning that any failure to reach an agreement would trigger unprecedented military retaliation. He added, “Doing a deal would be preferable to doing the obvious.”
The United States exited the 2015 nuclear agreement under Trump’s leadership in 2018 and reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran under a “maximum pressure” strategy. With hostilities increasing — including US strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen and Iranian drone attacks on Israel — Trump has floated the idea of secondary sanctions if Tehran refuses to engage.
The renewed talks with Iran coincided with Netanyahu’s second visit to Trump since his return to office. The Israeli leader, who also met with top US officials including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, focused heavily on securing relief from newly imposed US tariffs. Trump recently slapped a 17% tariff on Israeli imports as part of his “Liberation Day” economic policy, despite Israel being one of Washington’s closest allies.
Trump also used the Oval Office meeting to double down on his controversial plan to “control” the Gaza Strip, describing it as a “great piece of real estate.” Discussions with Netanyahu reportedly included Iran’s role in the region, ongoing fighting in Gaza, and efforts to release Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Trump has given Iran a two-month deadline to strike a new nuclear deal, warning that time is running out and alternatives may not be diplomatic.
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