U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, urging its leaders to urgently return to negotiations over nuclear weapons or risk facing far more severe military action from the United States.
In a message posted on social media on Wednesday, Trump called on Tehran to “come to the table” and negotiate what he described as a fair and equitable deal that would permanently block Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He warned that time was rapidly running out and stressed that the consequences of continued defiance would be serious.
“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,” Trump wrote. “Time is running out; it is truly of the essence!”
According to Reuters, the Republican president also pointed to recent history to underline the gravity of his warning. Trump recalled that his previous ultimatum to Iran was followed by a U.S. military strike, suggesting that failure to engage diplomatically could once again lead to forceful action.
Trump’s comments revive tensions that have long surrounded Iran’s nuclear programme. During his first term in office, he withdrew the United States from the 2015 multinational nuclear agreement, arguing that the deal failed to adequately curb Iran’s ambitions and address broader security concerns in the Middle East. Since then, relations between Washington and Tehran have remained strained, marked by sanctions, military posturing and periodic escalations.
The latest remarks come amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty in the Gulf region, where nuclear negotiations, energy security and regional stability remain closely intertwined. Analysts say Trump’s language signals a return to a hardline approach, combining pressure and the threat of force to push Iran back into talks.
Iran has not immediately responded to Trump’s latest statement, but the warning is likely to intensify diplomatic activity and speculation over Washington’s next steps if negotiations fail to materialize.
