US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying time was running out for Tehran to reach a nuclear agreement with Washington and cautioning that the consequences of failure would be “far worse”. The remarks were made in a social media post, underscoring renewed tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme.
In his message, Trump urged Iran to return to negotiations and agree to a deal that would permanently prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. “Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘come to the table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal — no nuclear weapons — one that is good for all parties,” he wrote, adding that urgency was critical as diplomatic space continued to narrow.
The US president also recalled a previous warning he had issued to Tehran, noting that it was followed by military action. Trump said that in June 2025, the United States carried out strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities after diplomatic efforts failed to yield results. He cited the Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant, the Natanz Nuclear Facility, and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center as targets of those attacks.
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Trump’s latest comments suggest a continuation of a hardline approach toward Iran’s nuclear ambitions, combining diplomatic pressure with the threat of military action. His statement did not outline any new deadlines or specific conditions, but it reinforced Washington’s longstanding demand that Iran abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons capability.
Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear programme is intended for peaceful purposes, while the United States and several allies have expressed concerns about enrichment levels and transparency. Previous negotiations aimed at reviving or replacing earlier nuclear agreements have faced repeated setbacks amid mutual distrust and regional tensions.
The renewed warning is expected to draw international attention, as global powers continue to call for restraint and dialogue to prevent escalation in the Middle East. Observers say Trump’s remarks raise the stakes for diplomacy, placing pressure on Iran to respond while signalling that Washington is prepared to act if talks do not progress.
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