by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent
(Worthy News) – U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a two-month ultimatum to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, demanding a decision on whether to engage in talks with the U.S. to curb its nuclear ambitions or face unspecified consequences, Axios reported. This move raises the likelihood of a military operation aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities if negotiations fail.
Earlier this month, Trump sent a letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warning of consequences if Iran persists with its nuclear program, offering renewed talks but stressing that extended negotiations are not an option.
On Sunday, Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, stated that Iran must “hand over and give up” all aspects of its nuclear program, including missiles, weaponization, and uranium enrichment, “or they can face a whole series of other consequences.” He emphasized, “Iran has been offered a way out of this.”
Before sending Trump’s letter, the White House briefed key allies such as Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE on its contents, seeking support for a potential diplomatic shift and preparing them for possible military action, according to U.S. officials.
President Donald Trump told reporters in early March that the U.S. might soon resort to military action against Iran’s nuclear program if no deal is reached. Using a golf metaphor, Trump said, “We’re down to final strokes with Iran. We’re at final moments. Can’t let them have a nuclear weapon.” He predicted “interesting days ahead” and added, “I’d rather do a peace deal than the other … but the other will solve the problem.”
Last week, Khamenei called Trump’s letter and negotiation proposal “a deception” meant to portray Iran as uncooperative. While he expressed opposition to negotiations with the U.S., Iran’s UN mission later posted on X that talks might be possible. “If the objective of negotiations is to address concerns regarding the potential militarization of Iran’s nuclear program, such discussions may be considered,” the statement noted. However, it warned, if the aim is to “dismantle Iran’s peaceful nuclear program” to achieve what President Obama did not, such talks “will never take place.”
Earlier this week, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social a warning to Iran to stop funding the Houthis in Yemen stating, “Iran must stop the sending of these supplies IMMEDIATELY. Let the Houthis fight it out themselves. Either way they lose, but this way they lose quickly.” Trump also noted the severe impact on the Houthis, stating, “Tremendous damage has been inflicted upon the Houthi barbarians, and watch how it will get progressively worse — It’s not even a fair fight, and never will be. They will be completely annihilated!”
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