President Donald Trump issued a stark new warning to Iran over the weekend, declaring that “bombings will happen” if Tehran refuses to reach a new agreement on its nuclear program, as reported by HotNews. The comments represent Trump’s most forceful language to date as tensions continue to escalate between the two nations.
In an interview with NBC News on Saturday evening, Trump claimed that unless Iran accepts new terms, military action would be inevitable. “If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombings,” he said, also warning of “secondary tariffs” as additional punitive measures.
Renewed pressure amid stalled diplomacy
Trump’s comments come just weeks after he revealed sending a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, proposing fresh negotiations. While Iranian officials have publicly rejected direct talks with Washington, they confirmed on Sunday that indirect discussions, facilitated by Oman, are ongoing.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated in a video address that “negotiations have not been avoided,” but confirmed that Tehran “rejected direct talks,” emphasizing the Supreme Leader’s preference for continued indirect diplomacy.
Despite Trump’s assertive tone, U.S. officials have hinted at behind-the-scenes communications. However, no details about progress or specific proposals have been released.
Military posturing adds to tensions
According to an AP satellite imagery analysis, the U.S. has recently deployed at least four B-2 stealth bombers to a strategic base in the Indian Ocean — within range of both Iran and Yemen. The move raises speculation over potential coordinated strikes, possibly involving Israel, although no joint plans have been confirmed.
Analysts warn that Iran may be only weeks away from producing a nuclear weapon, although Tehran denies pursuing such a goal.
Trump’s warning echoes the “maximum pressure” campaign from his first term, which included the 2018 withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and a wave of sanctions. Now in his second term, Trump has signaled openness to a new agreement — but under stricter conditions meant to prevent any military escalation.
