Trump threatens Iran with bombing, tariffs if nuclear deal not reached

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening "possible bombing" and the imposition of secondary tariffs if the nation fails to agree to a nuclear deal proposed by the US. During an interview with NBC News, Trump indicated that Iran has a couple of weeks to comply, otherwise facing severe consequences. "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing like they've never seen before," Trump asserted, emphasizing the potential for secondary tariffs if progress isn't made. Despite the tough rhetoric, Trump added a hopeful note, suggesting he prefers a peaceful resolution and envisages a "great, long, and successful life" for Iran, should they accept the agreement. "I would prefer a deal to the alternative, which everyone knows would not be pretty," he remarked. In contrast, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Iran has rejected the prospect of direct talks with the US, though leaving the door open for indirect negotiations, as reported by Politico. The tension between the two nations has escalated since Trump resumed office, largely due to his administration's stance against Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. Trump's prior term saw the US's withdrawal from a collective 2015 nuclear agreement, which also involved several major world powers, citing non-compliance by Tehran.