Trump Warns US Could Strike Iran Again as Nuclear Talks Continue

President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States could launch new military strikes against Iran within days if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a deal.

Speaking at the White House, Trump said he had been “an hour away” from authorizing another attack before postponing the decision amid renewed diplomatic discussions.

Trump says Iran is “begging” for a deal

Trump told reporters that Tehran is under mounting pressure to reach an agreement and insisted Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

“Well, I mean, I’m saying two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday, something, maybe early next week,” Trump said when asked about possible military action.

He added that any renewed campaign would likely be limited in duration but emphasized that Washington would act if negotiations collapsed.

Trump also repeated his claim that Iranian leaders are “begging for a deal.”

Fragile Iran ceasefire remains in place

The latest remarks come as a fragile ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel continues to hold after months of military escalation.

The conflict began earlier this year after coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s:

• Nuclear infrastructure
• Missile facilities
• Military assets
• Regional proxy networks

Thousands of people were reportedly killed during the bombing campaign, according to multiple reports.

Although direct hostilities have paused, tensions remain high across the region.

Iran seeks sanctions relief and end to blockade

Iranian state media said Tehran’s latest proposal includes several major demands:

• Lifting U.S. sanctions
• Releasing frozen Iranian funds
• Ending the U.S. maritime blockade
• Withdrawal of U.S. forces near Iran
• Reparations for war-related destruction

Kazem Gharibabadi said the proposal seeks an end to hostilities “on all fronts,” including in Lebanon.

However, the reported terms appear similar to earlier proposals Trump previously dismissed as “garbage.”

JD Vance says talks are making progress

Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that negotiations have made “a lot of progress” and suggested neither side wants to restart the war.

Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to play a major diplomatic role in mediation efforts after hosting earlier peace talks between Washington and Tehran.

A Pakistani source told Reuters that both sides “keep changing their goalposts,” warning that time for a resolution may be running short.

Strait of Hormuz remains central concern

The negotiations are heavily focused on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route.

Iran has threatened restrictions in the strait, including:

• Maritime tolls
• Naval interference
• Potential mining operations

The White House confirmed Tuesday that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the issue with António Guterres.

Oil markets reacted cautiously to Trump’s comments, with Brent crude prices easing slightly to around $110 per barrel after his remarks.

Iran conflict continues reshaping global markets

The Iran war has triggered major disruptions across:

• Global energy markets
• Shipping routes
• Financial markets
• Middle East security alliances

Despite months of conflict, analysts note Iran still maintains:

• Significant enriched uranium stockpiles
• Missile and drone capabilities
• Regional proxy influence

The Trump administration also announced new sanctions Tuesday targeting an Iranian currency exchange network and companies accused of facilitating transactions for Iranian banks.

As diplomacy continues, markets and governments worldwide remain focused on whether negotiations can prevent another major escalation in the Middle East.