Trump: US may lead military action if Iran talks fail

Trump stated that the U.S. could lead military action against Iran if talks fail, but a deal remains possible.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his readiness to meet with Iran’s leadership, suggesting that a fresh agreement over Iran’s nuclear program is possible. Trump made these remarks on Friday, April 25, during an interview with Time magazine and in separate comments to reporters at the White House.

In the interview, Trump emphasized optimism about reaching a new deal with Tehran. “I think we will make a deal with Iran,” he stated, highlighting progress made during recent indirect negotiations between the two countries.

The U.S. President mentioned that last week’s backchannel talks had gone “very well” and that expert-level negotiations are scheduled to resume on Saturday in Oman. Trump, when asked about the possibility of meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei or President Masoud Pezeshkian, responded affirmatively: “Absolutely.”

Despite expressing hope for an agreement, Trump also warned that if talks fail, the United States might resort to military action. “If we don’t reach a deal, I will be the first to act,” he asserted, reinforcing a dual strategy of diplomacy backed by the threat of force.

Trump’s comments come amid heightened tensions, with Israel — a close U.S. ally — describing Iran’s nuclear enrichment activities as an “existential threat” and urging the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear capacity.

Iran, on the other hand, maintains that its nuclear program is purely peaceful. However, following the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Tehran has significantly ramped up uranium enrichment efforts, deepening international concerns.

Trump’s willingness to engage directly with Iranian leadership marks a notable shift in tone, potentially opening a diplomatic path to ease one of the world’s most dangerous nuclear standoffs. However, the balance between diplomacy and threats of military action continues to complicate prospects for a sustainable resolution.

As the situation evolves, the coming negotiations in Oman could prove pivotal. The outcome may not only shape U.S.-Iran relations but also impact broader Middle Eastern stability and global nonproliferation efforts.

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