US President Donald Trump
Trump warns US will “finish the mission” if talks fail
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US President Donald Trump has issued a definitive nuclear ultimatum to Tehran, asserting that Iran will never be permitted to acquire a weapon of mass destruction and warning that the United States is fully prepared to "finish the mission" if ongoing diplomatic efforts collapse.
The aggressive declarations, come at a highly sensitive juncture as the conflict nears its three-month mark and a fragile regional ceasefire faces severe operational strain.
No deal yet, Trump dissatisfied
Addressing the fluid state of backchannel negotiations, Trump made it clear that Washington is not content with the current diplomatic standstill.
"We have not reached an agreement regarding Iran yet, and we are not satisfied with that." Trump stated.
The statement follows a chaotic 48 hours of conflicting signals.
Over the weekend, the administration hinted that a resolution to end hostilities was close at hand.
However, the diplomatic atmosphere soured after the U.S. military launched "self-defense" airstrikes against Iranian fast-attack boats and missile positions on Monday, prompting heavy condemnation from Tehran.
Earlier today, the White House also flatly dismissed a report by Iranian state media detailing a leaked draft agreement, branding the document a "complete fabrication."
Nuclear red line
Elevating the stakes of the standoff, Trump explicitly drew a hard line regarding Tehran's atomic ambitions, framing the American military posture as a global security necessity.
"Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon, and I am preventing them from doing so for the sake of the world," Trump declared, reinforcing his long-standing position on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
Trump asserted that the intense economic and military pressure exerted by the United States has left the Iranian government with virtually no strategic alternatives.
"Iran wants to reach an agreement, and I do not think they have any other choice," Trump said.
He issued a final ultimatum regarding the outcome of the ongoing high-stakes standoff, declaring: "Iran wants to make a deal, and we will either conclude an agreement with them, or we will finish the mission."
This is a developing story.
