US President Donald Trump warned the Iranian leadership against refusing to negotiate a new deal with Washington, emphasizing the possible serious consequences for Tehran. In an interview with the French television channel BFMTV, Trump stressed that if Iran refuses to negotiate, the country could face “very tough times”.
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“I have no idea whether they are going to do it. But if not — they will face very tough times, very tough times. They better make a deal”.
Tensions between the US and Iran are rising
The US president’s statement came amid rising tensions in the relations between Washington and Tehran, as well as the American side’s attempts to secure new agreements regarding Iran’s nuclear program and the country’s regional policy. Trump did not specify what steps might be taken in the event of a negotiation failure, but emphasized that Iran’s refusal to compromise would pose a serious problem for the Iranian authorities.
Context of Trump’s statement
Since the beginning of the year, Washington has intensified diplomatic and economic pressure on Tehran, demanding a review of the terms of Iran’s nuclear program and a change in regional policy. However, the Iranian leadership has repeatedly stated its readiness to defend its interests and uphold its right to make independent decisions in the fields of security and development. Against this backdrop, Trump’s statement served as yet another signal of the United States’ readiness to increase pressure on the Iranian government in the absence of progress in negotiations.