Trump Urges Iran to Cut Nuclear Deal or Risk 'Far Worse' Strike

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran to agree to a new nuclear deal or face a military attack “far worse” than previous U.S. action, sharpening tensions between Washington and Tehran and raising concerns over regional stability.

In a message posted on social media, Trump said Iran must abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons and return to negotiations immediately. “Hopefully Iran will quickly come to the table and negotiate a fair and equitable deal — no nuclear weapons,” he wrote, adding that time was running out and that any future attack would be significantly more severe.

Trump referred to a U.S. military strike carried out last year against Iranian nuclear-related targets, presenting it as a clear warning of what could follow if diplomacy fails.

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He also said a U.S. naval strike group led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was moving toward the Middle East, underlining Washington’s readiness to escalate pressure.

The United States withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement during Trump’s earlier presidency, reimposing U.S. sanctions that have since weighed heavily on Iran’s economy. Trump has repeatedly argued that the deal was inadequate and has pushed for a broader agreement that would permanently block Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Senior U.S. officials have said Iran is in a weaker position due to economic pressure and internal challenges, though Western intelligence agencies assess that the Iranian leadership remains firmly in control.

Iran rejected Trump’s warning, saying it would not negotiate under threats. An adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said any U.S. attack would trigger retaliation against U.S. and allied interests. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran’s armed forces were prepared to respond “immediately and powerfully” to any aggression, while insisting Tehran remained open to a fair deal reached through dialogue.

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Diplomatic contacts remain limited, and Iranian officials say there have been no recent talks with U.S. representatives. Analysts warn that without renewed diplomacy, the risk of miscalculation and wider conflict in the Middle East is growing.