Washington, January 28 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, urging its leaders to agree to a new nuclear deal or risk a much stronger military response from the United States. Iran has responded sharply, saying any attack would be met with powerful retaliation against the U.S., Israel, and their allies.
The renewed exchange of threats comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, increased U.S. military presence, and growing international concern over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Trump Urges Iran to Return to Nuclear Talks
Donald Trump took to social media on Wednesday to press Iran to immediately begin negotiations over its nuclear programme.
He stressed that Iran must agree to a deal that completely prevents it from developing nuclear weapons.
In his post, Trump wrote:
Iran should “come to the table” quickly
Any deal must ensure no nuclear weapons
Time is “running out” for diplomacy
Trump warned that failure to negotiate could lead to serious consequences, adding that the next U.S. attack would be “far worse” than previous military actions.
Trump References Past Military Strikes
The former president reminded Iran of past U.S. military action, noting that his earlier warnings had already been followed by strikes in June on key nuclear sites.
He claimed that a large U.S. naval force was now moving closer to Iran, describing it as an “armada” heading towards the region.
According to U.S. officials:
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
Along with several supporting warships
Has already arrived in the Middle East
These movements signal Washington’s readiness to act if tensions escalate further.
Iran Threatens Strong Retaliation
Iran’s leadership responded swiftly and forcefully to Trump’s remarks.
Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that:
Any U.S. military action
Would trigger attacks on the U.S., Israel,
And nations supporting them
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi echoed this warning, stating that Iran’s armed forces were fully prepared to respond immediately to any aggression.
Iran Says It Supports a “Fair” Nuclear Deal
Despite the strong rhetoric, Iran maintained that it remains open to negotiations—under strict conditions.
Araqchi said Iran would accept a nuclear deal that is:
Mutually beneficial
Fair and equitable
Free from threats or intimidation
Respectful of Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear technology
He firmly repeated that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons.
However, Iranian state media reported that Araqchi has had no recent contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and has not requested new talks.
U.S. Warships Move Closer as Tensions Rise
The U.S. naval deployment began after tensions surged following a violent crackdown on protests across Iran.
Key background points include:
Nationwide protests over economic hardship and political repression
Trump’s past threats to intervene if protesters were killed
Recent demonstrations have slowed but unrest remains possible
Trump has also warned that the United States would act if Iran resumes its nuclear programme following earlier airstrikes carried out by U.S. and Israeli forces.
U.S. Officials Say Iran Is Weaker Than Ever
Earlier on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a congressional committee that:
Iran’s economy is close to collapse
The government is weaker than at any time in recent history
Public protests are likely to return
However, U.S. intelligence reports suggest that while economic problems remain severe, Iran’s leadership structure is still holding together with no major internal splits.
No Final Decision on Military Action Yet
A U.S. official told Reuters that Trump has not yet decided whether to authorise a new military strike.
According to the official:
Iran’s weakened position may help push diplomacy forward
The U.S. sees this moment as an opportunity
To press for denuclearisation and wider negotiations
European Union Considers New Sanctions
Meanwhile, pressure on Iran is also increasing from Europe.
The European Union is expected to:
Consider listing Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation
Approve new sanctions over Iran’s violent response to protests
France confirmed it would support the move, with EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels to finalise decisions.
What This Means Going Forward
The situation remains highly volatile, with:
Strong military warnings from Washington
Firm resistance and threats from Tehran
Diplomatic channels still technically open
Whether tensions lead to renewed talks or further conflict will depend on decisions made in the coming days.
References
Reuters News Agency
U.S. Department of State statements
Iranian state media reports
European Union foreign affairs briefings
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