Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran of possible renewed military action if ongoing negotiations fail, saying talks between Washington and Tehran were at a critical stage between reaching a deal and a return to conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters, Trump said the United States was in the “final stages” of negotiations with Iran following weeks of indirect diplomatic engagement aimed at formally ending the recent regional conflict. “We'll either have a deal or we're going to do some things that are a little bit nasty.

But hopefully that won't happen,” Trump said. He added that he wanted to avoid further casualties, stating, “Ideally, I'd like to see few people killed, as opposed to a lot.” Iran confirmed that it had received the latest US proposal through Pakistani mediation and was reviewing the terms. Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran was examining the American position while reiterating demands that include the release of frozen Iranian assets and the lifting of the US blockade on Iranian ports.

At the same time, tensions remained high as senior Iranian officials accused Washington of preparing for renewed military confrontation. Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf alleged that the United States still sought to restart the conflict despite diplomatic contacts. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also warned that any future war would spread beyond the Middle East and trigger what they described as a “devastating” response.

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The diplomatic standoff follows a ceasefire reached on April 8 that temporarily halted the US-Israeli conflict with Iran after weeks of instability that disrupted energy markets and raised fears of wider regional escalation. Despite the ceasefire, tensions surrounding the strategically important Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved, with global oil prices and shipping routes continuing to face uncertainty.

Saudi Arabia welcomed continued diplomacy, with Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud urging Iran to seize the opportunity to avoid further escalation. Meanwhile, Israel’s military said it remained on maximum alert for any developments. Concerns over the global economic impact of the conflict have also intensified, with the United Nations warning that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a broader food and energy price crisis worldwide.

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