US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran has no more than 10 to 15 days to reach a meaningful nuclear deal, or face what he described as really bad things. Speaking in Washington, Trump made it clear that if diplomacy fails, the United States could take further action, raising the stakes in an already fragile standoff.
His remarks come during a significant US military build up in the Middle East, including aircraft carriers, warships, and fighter jets. The deployment has increased fears of a broader regional conflict if negotiations collapse. Despite the strong warning, Trump stated that talks with Tehran were progressing well but insisted that Iran must agree to strict conditions.
Trump referenced previous US air strikes in June, claiming that Iran’s nuclear capabilities had been severely weakened. However, he added that further steps could be taken if required. While speaking aboard Air Force One, he repeated that the deadline would not exceed two weeks.
Negotiations between Iranian and US officials resumed earlier this week. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said both sides had agreed on guiding principles, though the White House confirmed differences remain. Trump emphasized that Iran cannot be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon, arguing that peace in the Middle East depends on preventing Tehran from developing atomic arms.
Meanwhile, tensions have pushed global oil prices higher, and Russia has urged restraint amid the growing military presence. Iran has maintained that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes and has rejected broader demands related to missiles and regional influence.
As diplomatic efforts continue, the world watches closely. The next two weeks could determine whether the crisis moves toward peaceful resolution or further escalation.
