U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, accusing the country of failing to fulfill its promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and refusing to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
In a detailed statement, Trump said Iran’s actions had caused “anxiety, dislocation, and pain” globally, noting that concerns over naval mines and instability have discouraged international shipping through the critical waterway.
He stressed that despite reported damage to Iran’s naval capabilities, uncertainty remains too high for commercial vessels to safely pass, adding that the situation has harmed Iran’s global reputation.
Trump revealed he had been briefed by key U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and adviser Jared Kushner, following high-level diplomatic talks held in Islamabad.
He praised the leadership of Pakistan, specifically Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, for facilitating discussions and credited their efforts with preventing a potential large-scale conflict involving India.
According to Trump, negotiations with Iranian representatives — including Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Abbas Araghchi, and Ali Bagheri — lasted nearly 20 hours. While he acknowledged progress on several issues, he emphasized that the core concern remains unresolved.
“Iran is unwilling to give up its nuclear ambitions,” Trump stated, insisting that this outweighs any diplomatic gains made during the talks.
Reaffirming his long-standing position, the President declared that under no circumstances would Iran be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, signaling the possibility of continued pressure or further action if negotiations fail.
The statement underscores rising tensions as global attention remains fixed on Iran’s nuclear program and the stability of one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Read_More…