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Tehran faces crunch moment after Trump's nuclear warning - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The United States warns Iran that the time for nuclear diplomacy is rapidly closing, giving Tehran two or three days to return to negotiations. The warning is tied to a claim that the United States cannot allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. The statement links potential nuclear capability to an expected attack on Israel. The remarks intensify already high tensions among Washington, Tehran, and Israel, with fears of renewed open conflict after military strikes and failed diplomatic efforts. Washington demands permanent abandonment of any nuclear weapons pathway, while Iran says its program is civilian. Reports indicate a planned large-scale US military operation was paused due to concerns from Gulf allies, but military options remain available if talks fail. Iranian hardliners respond aggressively, including preparation of legislation offering bounties for Trump and Netanyahu.
"“Two or three days. Maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday. A limited period of time. Because we can't let them have a nuclear weapon.” “If they had a nuclear weapon, they would start with Israel and they would blow it up, they would blow it up fast”."
"“The President's remarks follow reports that the White House recently paused a planned large-scale military operation against Iran after pressure from Gulf allies concerned about the risk of regional war and surging energy prices.” “Despite the temporary pause, US officials have continued to signal that military options remain firmly on the table if negotiations collapse.”"
"“Washington has repeatedly demanded that Tehran permanently abandon any pathway to nuclear weapons capability, while Iran insists its nuclear programme is for civilian purposes.” “The comments come amid growing fears that the confrontation between the United States, Israel and Iran could slide back towards open conflict after recent military strikes and failed diplomatic efforts.”"
"“Mr Trump also said he believed the Iranian regime would use a nuclear weapon against Israel if it were able to develop one, intensifying already highly charged rhetoric surrounding the standoff.” “Iranian lawmakers are currently preparing legislation that would place multimillion-pound bounties on Mr Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the killing of Supreme Lea”"
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