US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying “time is running out” for Tehran to negotiate a deal on its nuclear programme amid a steady build-up of American military forces in the Gulf region.
Trump said a “massive armada” of US naval forces was moving rapidly towards Iran, describing the deployment as one marked by “great power, enthusiasm and purpose.” The remarks underscore rising tensions between Washington and Tehran as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
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Iran reacted sharply to the warning, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that the country’s armed forces were on high alert and prepared to “immediately and powerfully respond” to any aggression, whether by land or sea. Tehran has consistently maintained that its nuclear programme is strictly for peaceful purposes and has rejected repeated accusations from the US and its allies that it is pursuing nuclear weapons.
The US president’s latest comments come shortly after he pledged American support for those affected by a harsh and unprecedented crackdown on protests in Iran earlier this month. The demonstrations initially erupted following a steep decline in the value of Iran’s currency but quickly escalated into a broader challenge to the legitimacy of the country’s clerical leadership.
“Help is on the way,” Trump said at the height of the unrest. However, he later softened his stance, saying he had received reliable information that executions of demonstrators had been halted. The developments have further heightened uncertainty in an already volatile region, as diplomatic tensions and internal unrest continue to unfold simultaneously.
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