Trump warns Iran of harsher strike as deadline for deal approaches
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that “time is running out” for reaching an agreement with Iran, adding that any future strike would be significantly harsher, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
According to Trump, a large naval task force led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is being deployed to the region and is prepared to carry out its mission if required. The U.S. President said he hopes Iran will agree to talks and conclude a deal that includes abandoning the development of nuclear weapons.
“Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘come to the table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - no nuclear weapons - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence! As I told Iran once before, make a deal,” Trump said in a Truth Social post, warning that “the next attack will be far worse.”
“…Hopefully Iran will quickly “Come to the Table” and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence! As I told Iran once before, MAKE A DEAL…” - President DONALD J. TRUMP pic.twitter.com/H6qLbw3Ndi
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 28, 2026
Meanwhile, Iran has denied any recent contacts with Washington. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he had not communicated with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days and had not sent any requests regarding negotiations.
Earlier this month, Qazinform News Agency reported that Trump said he had canceled “all meetings” with Iranian officials.
