On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening unprecedented bombings if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington regarding its nuclear program. Speaking to NBC News, Trump emphasized, "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing—bombing the likes of which they have never seen before." He also hinted at reimposing secondary tariffs on Iran, similar to measures enacted during his previous term.
The remarks came as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S., though it remains open to indirect talks. This response followed a letter sent by Trump earlier this month urging Tehran to negotiate. Tensions between the two nations have escalated since the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement under Trump's first administration.