Washington/Tehran, March 31 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic warning to Iran, stating that if Tehran does not agree to a new nuclear deal, it will face military consequences “the likes of which they have never seen before.”
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In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump revealed that while Iran had rejected direct negotiations with Washington last week, indirect discussions were still ongoing. However, he made it clear that if diplomacy failed, military action and severe economic measures could follow.
“If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing,” Trump said bluntly. He also hinted at imposing “secondary tariffs” on Iran—similar to the ones he previously placed on the country during his first term from 2017 to 2021.
Iran’s Response: No Talks Under Pressure
Iran swiftly responded to Trump’s remarks by sending a formal letter through Oman, emphasizing its stance against direct negotiations under U.S. economic and military pressure. Iranian Foreign Minister stated that Tehran remains firm on its policy of resisting Washington’s “maximum pressure campaign.”
Despite Trump’s threats, Iran continues to expand its uranium enrichment program, surpassing the limits set by the 2015 nuclear agreement, which Trump had unilaterally abandoned in 2018. Since then, Iran has refused to return to negotiations under similar terms, demanding the lifting of all sanctions before any new discussions.
A Repeat of History?
During his presidency, Trump not only pulled the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal but also imposed sweeping sanctions that crippled Iran’s economy. His administration’s “maximum pressure” strategy led to heightened tensions, including the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in 2020.
Now, as Trump hints at even harsher actions—including potential military strikes—the global community watches closely. With secondary tariffs already authorized on buyers of Venezuelan oil, Trump’s next steps against Iran and Russia could escalate economic warfare further.
As tensions rise, the question remains—will Iran stand firm, or will the threat of military force push Tehran back to the negotiating table?
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