Trump warns Iran: nuclear deal or a devastating military attack
In a dangerous escalation of military and diplomatic rhetoric, US President Donald Trump urged the Iranian regime to accelerate its efforts to reach a final agreement on its controversial nuclear program. Trump's warnings were clear and direct, indicating that "time is running out" for Tehran, and that the alternative to sitting down at the negotiating table would be a US attack "far worse" than anything the region has seen before.
A strongly worded message via Truth Social
In detailing this warning, the US president posted a message on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that Washington hopes for a swift Iranian response agreeing to negotiations leading to a fair and equitable agreement that guarantees Tehran will not possess nuclear weapons. Trump did not merely call for negotiations; he accompanied it with an explicit threat of an attack exceeding in severity the US strikes that targeted Iranian nuclear sites last June, thus presenting the Iranian leadership with difficult and decisive choices.
Military buildup and comparison with Venezuela
In a sign of the United States' military resolve, Trump revealed a massive naval deployment, speaking of the arrival of a "huge fleet" larger and more powerful than the one previously sent to Venezuela. This clearly indicates a strengthening of the US military presence in the Caribbean and strategic international waters since last summer. Trump emphasized that this fleet, just as in the Venezuelan situation, is fully prepared and capable of carrying out its missions swiftly and decisively if necessary, reflecting his administration's "maximum pressure" strategy.
Background to nuclear conflict and ongoing tension
These developments come within a long history of tension between Washington and Tehran, particularly since the United States unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). Since then, Washington has imposed crippling economic sanctions aimed at disabling the Iranian economy and forcing Tehran back to the negotiating table on new, more stringent terms, including its missile program and regional influence. The United States considers Iran's acquisition of nuclear weapons an existential threat to its allies in the region and a danger to international peace and security.
Potential regional and international repercussions
This escalation carries significant risks for the stability of the Middle East and global energy markets. Any large-scale military action could lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for oil transport, causing a massive surge in global energy prices. Countries in the region are cautiously monitoring the implications of these threats, while the international community fears a slide into open conflict that could spiral out of control. This makes the call for a "fair agreement" the last chance to avert a full-blown war.
