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Trump Threatens Iran With Bombing And Tariffs Over Nuclear Standoff

By Pete Oket

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of military action and economic penalties if it refuses to strike a new nuclear agreement with Washington.

In an interview with NBC News, Mr Trump said that while US and Iranian officials were engaged in talks, a failure to reach a deal could lead to severe consequences.

"If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," he said. "It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before."

He also suggested imposing secondary tariffs on Iran, similar to those he introduced in his previous term. "There's a chance that if they don't make a deal, I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago," he added.

Diplomatic Deadlock

Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the United States but has indicated that indirect talks can continue through mediators. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said last week that Tehran had responded to a letter from Mr Trump via Oman, reiterating its stance against direct engagement while facing economic and military pressure.

President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed this position on Sunday, stating: "Direct negotiations with the US have been rejected, but Iran has always engaged in indirect talks. The Supreme Leader has emphasised that these can still continue."

Escalating Tensions

Mr Trump withdrew the US from the 2015 nuclear deal during his first term, reimposing strict sanctions on Iran. In response, Tehran significantly expanded its uranium enrichment programme beyond the agreed limits, raising concerns among Western powers that it could be pursuing nuclear weapons capability.

Iran insists that its nuclear programme is solely for civilian energy purposes, but its activities have fuelled tensions with Washington and its allies.

During the NBC interview, Mr Trump also hinted at imposing secondary tariffs on Russia and Iran, though he did not provide further details.

The White House has not yet responded to Mr Trump’s remarks, but the threats add to the ongoing diplomatic deadlock over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

          

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