US President Donald Trump has warned that military action against Iran could resume if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail. However, he said Washington remains actively engaged in negotiations with Tehran. He stressed that the talks must produce results quickly. Otherwise, the United States will return to military operations.
Speaking to an Israeli broadcaster on Monday, Trump said the discussions with Iran remain serious. However, he made it clear that time is limited. “If they don’t work out, we will go back to very strong military action,” Trump said. He also added that the diplomatic process must move forward rapidly “or not at all.”
Trump Expresses Confidence in Potential Iran Agreement
Despite his warning, Trump believes Iran remains interested in reaching an agreement. He said there is still an opportunity for diplomacy if both sides continue negotiations.
The US president also explained why military strikes did not continue last Friday. According to Trump, several regional mediators requested restraint before further action.
“All of the people that deal with Iran asked me: ‘Don’t fire’,” Trump claimed. He further said there was “nothing gained, nothing lost by granting the request.”
Netanyahu Meeting Expected to Focus on Regional Security
Trump’s comments came ahead of his scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday. The meeting is expected to focus on regional security, Iran’s nuclear programme, and future cooperation between Washington and Tel Aviv.
The United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran in late February. Both countries justified the operations by citing security concerns and Tehran’s nuclear activities.
During his remarks, Trump highlighted his support for Israel.
“I am going to talk to Bibi about the fact that if I weren’t president, Iran would have had nuclear weapons by now and Israel would have been destroyed,” Trump said.
Meanwhile, reports suggested senior US officials advised caution before further escalation. According to US media, Vice President JD Vance and other top officials encouraged Trump to avoid expanding military operations. They reportedly cited ammunition concerns and the broader consequences of a larger conflict.
However, Trump rejected those concerns. He told The Wall Street Journal that the United States has “far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need.”
Diplomatic Talks Continue Despite Regional Tensions
Diplomatic efforts continue alongside military preparedness. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on Sunday that Trump has provided “some space” for negotiations with Iran. He also stated that discussions are taking place at “every level.”
Earlier this year, Pakistan helped mediate a ceasefire between both sides in April. Later, Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum of understanding in June. The agreement aimed to continue negotiations and work toward a permanent end to the conflict.
Nevertheless, tensions resurfaced earlier this month. Disagreements over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz increased pressure on both sides. During the conflict, Iran effectively blocked the strategic waterway, raising fresh concerns about regional stability and global trade.
Although diplomacy remains active, uncertainty continues. The coming negotiations and high-level meetings may determine whether the crisis moves toward peace or renewed military confrontation.
