President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Wednesday, saying “time is running out” for Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement as the United States deploys a significant naval force to the Middle East. In a social media post, Trump said a large American armada led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is moving toward the Persian Gulf and urged Iran to return to negotiations aimed at preventing the development of nuclear weapons. He warned that refusing talks could lead to U.S. military action “far worse” than previous strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iran’s mission to the United Nations responded that Tehran is open to dialogue based on “mutual respect and interests,” but cautioned that it would “respond like never before” if threatened. The exchange comes amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear activities and ongoing domestic unrest. Trump described the deployment as precautionary, emphasizing he hopes force will not be necessary while warning Iran is being closely monitored.
