Trump Warns Iran of Imminent Strikes as Ceasefire Deadline Nears, Doubles Down on Nuclear Demands

President signals military escalation if talks fail while Iranian leadership rejects U.S. pressure, citing longstanding distrust.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

President Donald Trump warned Monday that military action could resume against Iran if a ceasefire set to expire Tuesday is not followed by an agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program.

In a phone interview with PBS News, Trump outlined the potential consequences of a breakdown in negotiations, stating, “Then lots of bombs start going off,” when asked what would happen if the truce lapses without a deal.

The president reiterated that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons remains the central objective of U.S. policy. “No nuclear weapons. Very simple. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.

U.S. officials are preparing for another round of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, expected to include Vice President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner. Trump said Iran is expected to attend, but expressed uncertainty about its participation, stating, “If they’re not there, that’s fine too.”

The administration has continued to pursue diplomatic engagement while maintaining the possibility of military action. In a Truth Social post, Trump warned that Iran could face significant strikes if it declines what he described as a “very fair and reasonable deal.”

Tensions have intensified in recent days following incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, where the United States has accused Iran of violating ceasefire terms by targeting vessels in the region. U.S. forces have implemented a naval blockade, directing multiple ships away from Iranian waters.

Trump has argued that Iran’s actions demonstrate unreliability in negotiations and has emphasized the need for a decisive resolution. At the same time, he pointed to potential economic effects, stating that energy prices could fall if an agreement is reached and tensions ease.

The president also defended Kushner’s involvement in negotiations, describing him as focused on achieving a resolution that prevents Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded Monday by rejecting U.S. proposals, calling them inconsistent and unconstructive. In a statement shared on X, he wrote that Iran’s position is shaped by a “deep historical mistrust” of U.S. actions.

“Honoring commitments is the basis of meaningful dialogue. Deep historical mistrust in Iran toward U.S. gov conduct remains, while unconstructive & contradictory signals from American officials carry a bitter message; they seek Iran’s surrender. Iranians do not submit to force,” Pezeshkian said.

Separately, Trump criticized earlier international agreements with Iran, stating in a Truth Social post that any deal reached under his administration would be “far better” than the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiated during the Obama administration.

“The DEAL that we are making with Iran will be FAR BETTER than the JCPOA… It was a guaranteed Road to a Nuclear Weapon,” Trump wrote, adding that a new agreement would ensure “Peace, Security, and Safety” across multiple regions.

Trump also reiterated that his decision to engage militarily with Iran was not influenced by Israel, but by the October 7, 2023 attack and his longstanding opposition to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

“Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th… did,” he said in a separate statement, while criticizing media coverage and polling related to the conflict.

Military readiness and logistical considerations remain part of ongoing planning. Security experts have indicated that securing Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles would require extensive resources, including potentially thousands of U.S. personnel to establish and maintain control over key facilities.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy addressed reports regarding conditions aboard deployed ships, stating that vessels operating in the region remain adequately supplied and that claims of food shortages are inaccurate.

With the ceasefire deadline approaching and negotiations uncertain, officials continue to monitor developments as diplomatic and military options remain under consideration.