[45729] Tension with Iran: Trump declares that a deal is far off and insists on nuclear disarmament

Warming in the Iranian Arena: US vs. Tehran

In response to recent developments in negotiations with Iran, President Donald Trump declared that he is "not happy" with Tehran's proposals. According to reports in News 8200 and Israel Hayom, Trump emphasized that Iran is demanding conditions that are unacceptable to him, and that contacts to formulate a deal are not currently progressing. The President noted that the United States strives for a complete victory and to prevent nuclear weapons from Iran permanently, and even threatened that if there is no progress through diplomatic channels, the US may achieve its goals by force.

In a report by News 360, it was noted that Trump clarified he is prepared to bomb Iran without the need for congressional approval, this while the US Congress approved earlier this week the continuation of military activity against the country. At the same time, it was reported in the New York Times (via News 360) that since the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal in 2018, there has been a sharp increase in enriched uranium stockpiles in Iran.

On the other hand, Iranian officials reacted sharply to the American statements. Arab sources identified with Iran (as published on Kan 11) quoted Admiral Jamil Moghadam, who claims that if the Iranian Navy had indeed been destroyed as Trump claims, the US Navy would not be afraid to approach within a range of hundreds of kilometers from the Iranian coast. At the same time, Manouchehr Mottaki, a representative in the Iranian parliament, threatened that in the event of war, Iran would act against American interests and against countries in the region that cooperate with Israel according to a News 360 report.

On the international level, Trump criticized the policies of European countries, including Germany, regarding their approach to Iran, claiming that they are acting against their own interests. In addition, the President responded with humor regarding the possibility of Iran participating in the 2026 World Cup to be held in the US, noting that if they win, he might have to reconsider the matter according to News 360.