U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he will attack Iran if they do not sign a nuclear agreement as desired by the United States. On Sunday, President Donald Trump warned that he would bomb Iran if they do not sign a nuclear agreement. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said that officials from the U.S. and Iran are currently in talks. However, he did not reveal details about this.
“If an agreement isn’t reached, there will be bombing,” Trump said.
He also warned of the possibility of reintroducing tariffs for the second time, as was done four years ago, if an agreement isn’t reached. During his first term from 2017-2021, Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 agreement between Iran and world powers. That agreement set strict standards for Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for easing sanctions.
Afterward, Trump reintroduced sanctions on America. Subsequently, Iran has advanced its uranium enrichment program far beyond the agreed levels. Iran has so far responded to Trump’s warning. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran has responded to Trump’s letter through Oman. In that letter, Trump called on Tehran to work towards a new nuclear agreement.
Despite warning of the potential consequences of war, Iran has so far refused to work towards an agreement. Western powers accuse Iran of secretly working to acquire the capability to produce powerful weapons. However, Iran says its atomic energy program is for civilian purposes. The world’s eyes are on the U.S. and Iran to see if there will be further progress on this issue. Many political analysts believe there is a risk that the relationship between these two countries could worsen further, endangering regional and international peace.
Therefore, they also see the mediation of the international community as important in resolving this issue. The European Union has also said there is a risk of a third world war if these issues are not resolved.
