Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Tehran, saying the United States will take a tougher stance if a diplomatic resolution on Iran’s nuclear programme is not reached soon.
On his Truth Social account, the President posted a photo of himself holding an assault rifle with the slogan “No more Mr Nice Guy.” Frustrated with the pace of talks, Trump wrote, “Iran can’t get their act together,” and accused Iranian leaders of not knowing “how to sign a nonnuclear deal.” He warned, “They better get smart soon!”
Trump’s comments come amid heightened regional tensions and a diplomatic stalemate. He signalled a potential shift toward a more aggressive policy if Tehran continues to resist Washington’s terms and argued that if Iran obtained nuclear weapons, “the whole world would be held hostage.”
The remarks reject an Iranian proposal that focused on an immediate West Asia ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz while postponing discussions on its nuclear programme, missile capabilities, and sanctions. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has been pursuing diplomatic backing with visits to Islamabad and a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
Regional powers have voiced opposition to Iran’s actions. In Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, condemned what they called Iran’s “illegal actions” in closing the strait and threatening maritime passage. The GCC, represented by Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE, called for a return to pre-conflict levels of security and freedom of navigation and urged deeper military integration, including shared infrastructure and a ballistic missile early warning system.
Reports in The Wall Street Journal say the US administration is preparing for a prolonged economic confrontation. Trump has reportedly directed his team to plan for a sustained blockade of Iran — a strategy to cripple the Iranian economy and oil exports by tightening maritime access — which he views as a lower-risk alternative to renewed bombing or total disengagement. (ANI)
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