Trump cautions ‘bad things’ in store if Iran won’t negotiate
President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran, stating that ‘bad things’ will happen if the regime does not come to the table for nuclear negotiations. The President expressed his preference for resolving the situation through diplomatic means, but made it clear that Iran will face consequences if they do not engage in talks.
The tension between the United States and Iran has escalated in recent weeks, with Iran increasing its uranium enrichment to 60%, just shy of the 90% weapons-grade level. Experts have warned that Iran could have a nuclear weapon within weeks if they take the final steps to building one.
In response to threats of U.S. sanctions, Iran showcased a massive underground tunnel system filled with missiles, launchers, and other advanced weapons. The Iranian military leaders, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri and Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, were seen riding through the tunnels in a video released by state media, showcasing Iran’s military capabilities.
The U.S. has been bolstering its forces in the Middle East, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sending a second aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, to join the USS Harry S. Truman’s carrier strike group. Additionally, two B-2 stealth bombers have been deployed to the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, within range of Iran, as a warning.
President Trump has urged Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to engage in nuclear talks, warning that ‘bad things’ will happen if they do not comply. In response, Iran has indicated that they are willing to engage in ‘indirect’ negotiations, but have made it clear that they will not negotiate directly under the threat of military strikes.
If talks falter, the U.S. and Israel have discussed the possibility of targeted strikes on Iran’s underground nuclear facilities. The Trump administration has also launched offensive attacks on the Houthi militia in Yemen, which is supported by Iran, as a message to Tehran.
It is clear that tensions between the U.S. and Iran are at a critical point, with both sides preparing for potential escalation. The international community will be closely watching to see how the situation unfolds and whether diplomatic solutions can be reached to prevent further conflict.
