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Trump: We will not wait long to strike Iran again
if it decides to resume its nuclear activities
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters as he departed the White House that Washington "will not wait long" before striking Iran again if Tehran decides to resume its nuclear activities, adding that "we destroyed Iran's nuclear program and I hope they do not begin restoring it because we will have to deal with that."
The remark
by Trump came amid rising tensions between
- the United States and Iran after the reimposition of international sanctions
- and international efforts to contain what is described
- s an escalation in Iran’s nuclear activity.
This statement reflects a stern, warning posture from Washington and serves as a reminder that the military option remains on the table at the highest levels of political decision-making.
On its part
Tehran responded by reaffirming its rejection of external threats and stressing that political and diplomatic solutions are the best way to avoid escalation in the region.
Iranian sources indicated that
the Islamic Republic
will continue to defend its interests and will respond to any potential attack with the necessary force. These Iranian statements came while international calls increased to renew dialogue and negotiations over the nuclear file.
The rhetorical escalation coincides
with concrete American and international steps:
parts of international sanctions on Iran have been reactivated recently, and Washington has taken new measures targeting individuals and companies linked to Iran’s missile and weapons capabilities as part of efforts to increase economic and political pressure on Tehran.
Analysts say this combination of diplomatic pressure and military threats raises the likelihood of a broader regional confrontation if diplomatic channels are not carefully managed.
Observers fear that
- continued escalation could trigger a series of reciprocal responses that
- might extend to the Gulf coasts and international shipping routes
- which in turn would affect energy markets and maritime security.
Several countries are calling
for restraint and the opening of effective negotiation channels before verbal threats turn into actual military actions, while major capitals emphasize their commitment to the security of their allies in the region.
In the end
two central questions remain:
will Tehran actually return to nuclear activities that are internationally condemned, and will Washington resort to a swift military option as Trump suggested?
The answers to these questions will determine the course of the region in the coming weeks and will make crisis management a real test for mechanisms to control escalation and for international diplomacy in a highly sensitive area.