Donald Trump Warns Iran of Military Strike on Nuclear Facilities

On April 14, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized his belief that delays in reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran are intentional. Simultaneously, Trump warned Iran to abandon any efforts to acquire nuclear weapons or face the possibility of a military strike on its nuclear facilities. ‘I think they’re playing games with us,’ Trump told reporters after a meeting between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman and Iran’s Foreign Minister. Both Iran and the U.S. announced on Saturday, April 12, 2025, that they had conducted ‘positive’ and ‘constructive’ talks. The second round is scheduled for the upcoming Saturday, potentially hosted in Rome. An unnamed source told Reuters that discussions aim to explore what is feasible, including the broader framework of a potential agreement. ‘Iran must forget about the idea of a nuclear weapon. They cannot have a nuclear weapon,’ Trump stated. When asked if military action against Tehran’s nuclear sites is an option, he replied, ‘Of course it is.’ Trump urged Iran to act swiftly to avoid a harsh response from Washington since they are ‘very close’ to developing a nuclear weapon. The U.S. and Iran engaged in indirect talks during the Joe Biden administration but made no progress. Previous direct negotiations occurred under Barack Obama’s presidency, culminating in the 2015 international nuclear deal, from which Trump later withdrew.