Trump threatens swift strike or lasting deal on Iran's nuclear program as Pezeshkian blames US for failed talks
US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could carry out a swift strike on Iran unless a lasting agreement is reached to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, for his part, blamed the United States for the collapse of the earlier talks, while saying a new attempt at a deal is necessary.
Why it matters
The exchange suggests the nuclear negotiation track remains open even as the threat of escalation looms. Any military confrontation between Washington and Tehran would directly affect Gulf security, energy supplies and shipping in the region.
Background
Iran's nuclear program has been a central point of dispute between Tehran and Washington for years. The United States says it seeks to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, while Iran has consistently maintained that its program is peaceful. The latest remarks come after an earlier round of negotiations between the two sides that did not produce an agreement.
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