Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran. He said the window for reaching a nuclear agreement is closing. US military forces are steadily increasing their presence in the Gulf.
Trump said the United States has deployed a powerful naval force to the Middle East. He described it as a large armada moving with urgency and strength. He added that the deployment aims to pressure Tehran into negotiations over its nuclear program.
Iran responded, saying it remains open to talks if they are based on mutual respect and understanding. In a statement, Iran’s mission to the United Nations said Tehran is ready for dialogue. It also warned that it would strongly defend itself if anyone threatened it.
Iran has long maintained that its nuclear activities are peaceful and for civilian purposes. The country has repeatedly denied claims by the United States and its allies that it seeks to develop nuclear weapons.
Trump’s warning comes amid weeks of unrest in Iran. Trump’s warning comes amid weeks of unrest in Iran. Meanwhile, demonstrations have faced a harsh security response. Earlier this month, Trump suggested the United States would support those affected by the crackdown. He later said he had received assurances that executions linked to the protests had stopped.
Rights monitoring groups continue to report high casualty figures. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reports that security forces have killed thousands of people since the protests began late last year. Other organizations estimate the total death toll could be significantly higher.
Despite these developments, Trump focused mainly on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. On social media, he urged Tehran to enter negotiations quickly. He called for an agreement that would fully prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Trump said the US military force in the region is larger than previous deployments. Furthermore, he warned that US forces are capable of acting swiftly if needed. He also noted past strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and cautioned that any future action could be even more severe.
Iranian officials criticized Washington’s approach. They said diplomacy cannot succeed under military pressure. Iran’s foreign minister said meaningful negotiations would require removing threats and dropping unreasonable demands.
Recent satellite data and flight tracking show increased US military activity across several regional bases. Fighter jets, surveillance aircraft, and refueling planes have all arrived. Several US warships are now operating in the Gulf region.
Iran has also moved some of its naval vessels closer to its coastline.
The United States last targeted Iranian nuclear sites last year. Key uranium enrichment facilities were targeted. American officials said the operation disrupted Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Iranian representatives, however, disputed the extent of the damage.
Iran later launched missiles targeting a US military base in Qatar. Trump described the response as limited and expected.
Both sides are showing they are prepared, but they are holding firm on their positions. The outlook for negotiations and regional stability remains unclear.
