Trump warns Iran of military strike if nuclear deal talks collapse
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. could strike Iran "really hard" if negotiations collapse again, emphasizing that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and military action remains an option if diplomacy fails.
- Trump delayed a planned large-scale military strike on Iran after Tehran and Middle Eastern countries requested more time to negotiate reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran’s nuclear program.
- Despite Iranian officials denying direct talks with the U.S., Trump described ongoing negotiations as "very good" and expressed willingness to continue diplomacy without rushing to abandon talks.
- Trump criticized previous administrations, particularly the Obama-era nuclear deal, claiming he is resolving an issue left unaddressed by others and calling the current negotiations Iran’s "last chance" to avoid military escalation.
- Negotiations are reportedly progressing through mediators in Oman, with significant progress toward a potential agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though talks remain ongoing.