Arabic version: ترامب يصدر إنذارًا نهائيًا لإيران وسط مفاوضات مستمرة
Former President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran, suggesting that Tehran has about 10 days to reach an agreement with the United States or face further military strikes. This statement was made during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C., where Trump reiterated the importance of the U.S. strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities last year, claiming they were crucial for achieving peace in the Middle East.
According to Al Jazeera, Trump’s comments follow a recent round of indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported that significant progress was made in Geneva, with both sides reaching broad agreement on a set of guiding principles for an agreement.
Despite the ongoing negotiations, the U.S. has been increasing its military presence in the Gulf, deploying two aircraft carriers and dozens of fighter jets. Iran, which insists it is not pursuing nuclear weapons, has indicated a willingness to limit uranium enrichment under rigorous international inspection, but the U.S. administration has opposed any form of enrichment and seeks to impose restrictions on Iran’s missile capabilities.
Trump emphasized the need for a meaningful agreement, warning that failure to reach one could lead to severe consequences. He mentioned that his aides have had very good meetings with Iranian representatives. However, Iranian officials have responded defiantly to Trump’s threats, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei asserting that military hardware poses less danger than the capabilities that could neutralize such threats.
Tensions have been on the rise since late 2025, when Trump vowed to strike Iran again if it attempted to revive its nuclear or missile programs. This has coincided with domestic unrest in Iran, where Trump has encouraged protests against the government, promising support for demonstrators. The diplomatic landscape remains fraught, with hostile rhetoric persisting alongside ongoing talks aimed at de-escalation.
The situation continues to evolve as both sides navigate their positions, with the next probably 10 days potentially being critical for U.S.-Iran relations.
