Trump warns Iran of military strike if nuclear deal talks collapse
President Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that the U.S. could launch a significant military strike if nuclear negotiations fail. While Trump claims a deal is imminent, Iranian officials continue to deny direct talks, suggesting negotiations are occurring through intermediaries.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing geopolitical volatility in the Middle East and the high-stakes nature of U.S.-Iran nuclear diplomacy.
President Donald Trump renewed his warning to Iran on Tuesday, saying the U.S. could strike the country "really hard" if negotiations between Washington and Tehran collapse again. "If they back out again, they're going to get hit really hard," Trump told Fox News' Trace Gallagher. "They know that. They understand that. I have no choice. They can't have a nuclear weapon. It's very simple." Trump said military action remained an option if diplomacy fails. TRUMP WARNS IRAN FIGHTING ISN'T OVER AS HE VOWS US WILL 'WIN' AS TALKS FADE "The hard hit is yet to come, and hopefully we won't have to use it," he said during the interview.
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