Trump Warns Iran: Strike A Nuclear Deal In Two Months Or Face Unprecedented Bombing

US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, threatening unprecedented bombings and intensified economic pressure if the country refuses to negotiate a new nuclear deal. Amid rising tensions and ongoing regional conflicts, Trump has set a two-month deadline for Tehran to engage in talks.

In an interview with NBC News, Trump made his stance clear, stating, "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing. It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before." His remarks come as relations between Washington and Tehran continue to deteriorate over Iran's nuclear programme.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently confirmed that Tehran has rejected direct negotiations with the US but remains open to indirect discussions through Oman. This response followed a letter from Trump to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging dialogue.

Since withdrawing the US from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018 and reimposing sanctions under his "maximum pressure" strategy, Trump has been pushing for a fresh agreement. He has also suggested imposing secondary tariffs on Iran should it refuse to engage in talks.

The situation has been further complicated by escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, while Iran has targeted Israel with missile and drone attacks, prompting Israeli retaliatory strikes. Iranian officials, including parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, have warned that any US military action could ignite a larger regional conflict. "If they violate Iran's sovereignty, it will be like a spark in a gunpowder depot," Qalibaf cautioned.

Iran continues to assert that its nuclear programme is solely for peaceful purposes, but reports from the UN's nuclear watchdog indicate that Tehran has been enriching uranium to levels close to weapons-grade.

Trump has given Iran a two-month window to reach an agreement, warning that if diplomatic efforts fail, alternative measures will be taken.

Tehran's reluctance to engage with Trump is also linked to past conflicts, particularly the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Iran has reportedly sought revenge, with US officials alleging that Tehran plotted to assassinate Trump. In response, Trump has warned that any attempt on his life would trigger devastating retaliation.