Trump-Iran latest: US president gives 10-day ultimatum to Tehran to agree to deal or ‘bad things happen’
Trump’s 10-day ultimatum to Iran – or ‘really bad things’ will happen
- US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran, demanding a deal on its nuclear programme within 10 to 15 days, or face "really bad things".
- Speaking at the Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC, Trump insisted on a "meaningful" agreement amidst a significant US military presence in the Middle East.
- Iran has vowed to respond "decisively" to any military aggression, stating it would consider all bases, facilities, and assets of any "hostile force" in the region as legitimate targets.
- In a letter to the UN Secretary-General, Iran's permanent mission clarified that it does not seek tensions and would not initiate war.
- Intensive talks between Washington and Tehran in Geneva this week concluded without a breakthrough, exacerbating recent tensions, including a threat from Iran's Ayatollah to sink US warships.
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