The President of the United States, Donald Trump, threatened military action against Iran. He demanded that the Tehran regime immediately agree to negotiate a new deal on its nuclear program, otherwise he will attack.
In a message released on the Truth Social network, the president asserted that a "massive armada" is already heading toward the region under direct orders from the White House. "A massive armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose", Trump wrote.
The president warned that the time to negotiate is running out. Tehran faces a clear choice: to sit down and negotiate a "fair and equitable deal, without nuclear weapons," or face a large-scale military response.
Nuclear ultimatum and military warning
Trump was explicit in stating that, if Iran refuses to negotiate, the consequences will be severe. In reference to the U.S. attack that took place in June, the president maintained that any new offensive would be "much worse". "As I already told Iran before: make a deal", he insisted.
The military deployment, led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, even surpasses the contingent previously sent off the coast of Venezuela. In this case, it operates under guidelines that contemplate a rapid and forceful response to any escalation.
Iran rejects negotiating under pressure
From Tehran, the response was not long in coming. The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, denied any recent contact with Washington and asserted that his country will not resume negotiations as long as the threats persist. "Negotiations can't go hand in hand with threats or excessive demands", Araghchi stated.
