Trump Gives Iran Two Months to Negotiate a New Nuclear Deal

21st March 2025

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Trump Gives Iran Two Months to Negotiate a New Nuclear Deal

Axios has confirmed, according to its sources, that the U.S. president warned in his message that Iran’s refusal to negotiate could lead to severe consequences, including military action.

Pressure and threats from U.S. President Donald Trump against Iran have increased recently, raising questions about potential escalation in the region, especially regarding the targeting of Iranian nuclear sites.

In this context, some U.S. media reports revealed new details about the message Trump sent to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, demanding that Iran sign a new nuclear deal within a deadline of no more than two months. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi told the Fars news agency on Thursday that Iran would examine the threats and opportunities presented in Trump‘s message.

These moves indicate Washington’s intent to ramp up pressure on Tehran, which some international circles view as a potential prelude to military strikes on its nuclear sites.

In a report published by the U.S. site Axios, citing unnamed sources, it was revealed that Trump had sent a stern message to Khamenei, giving him two months to reach a new nuclear deal with the United States. The U.S. president warned in his message that Iran’s refusal to negotiate would lead to serious consequences, including U.S. military action. According to sources, the White House had briefed countries such as Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE about the details of the message before it was sent, reflecting extensive coordination between the U.S. and its allies in the region.

Reports mentioned that the UAE’s diplomatic advisor, Anwar Gargash, had handed Khamenei the message from Trump.

In a public statement, the U.S. president confirmed in an interview with Fox Business on March 7 that he had sent a message to Khamenei warning that “American military involvement would be something terrible,” reinforcing speculation that Washington might be preparing military steps against Iran if it continues to refuse to negotiate.

In a swift response to the message, Khamenei announced on March 8 his categorical rejection of negotiations with Washington under any pressure or threats, emphasizing that the U.S. goal with these calls was “a conspiracy to impose their demands.” Supporting this hardline position, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that as long as the U.S. continues its hostile policy, there would be no place for negotiations.

It appears that Khamenei’s statements are not the only ones reflecting Iran’s stance of rejecting compromise. Araghtchi and military leaders have stated that these threats are unacceptable and will be firmly met by the Iranian people.

The situation has become even more tense after the U.S. accused Iran of shirking its nuclear commitments under the deal the U.S. withdrew from in 2018. U.S. officials have indicated that Iran may have crossed some red lines regarding uranium enrichment, which threatens to escalate the nuclear crisis.

Simultaneously with these political statements, Iran has begun to bolster its military preparations on its southern border. In this context, Iranian military sources have announced precautionary measures to face any potential military action against its sensitive sites, including declaring a state of alert and enhancing missile capabilities.

This coincided with statements from Iranian Revolutionary Guard leaders, with Commander Ismail Qaani warning that any military targeting of Iran would lead to a strong and devastating response in the region. He added that Iran has the necessary capabilities to respond to any threat, and that any attack on its territory would have far-reaching consequences for regional security.

In this context, some believe that the current escalation could pave the way for a new phase of military tensions in the Middle East, where military threats intersect with concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. While the U.S. continues its maximum pressure policy by strengthening sanctions to harm Iran’s economy, Iran appears determined to reject negotiations under threat, placing the region on the brink of a new crisis.

If this escalation continues, it could mark a significant shift in the dynamics of international relations in the Middle East, especially with the strengthening of cooperation between the U.S. and its regional allies on the one hand, and Iran’s insistence on rejecting any foreign intervention in its nuclear affairs on the other hand.