President Trump told journalist Barak Ravid that the US is in 'very deep talks' with Iran, but warned that if they don't work out he will resume 'very strong military action.' Asked about the timeline, Trump said: 'Not much time. Either it goes fast or not at all.'
President Donald Trump provided further details on the status of US-Iran negotiations in an interview with Israeli journalist Barak Ravid on Monday evening, describing the talks as 'very deep' while warning that time is running out. "We are in very deep talks with Iran," Trump told Ravid. "If they don't work out, we will go back to very strong military action." When asked how long he would give diplomacy, Trump replied: "Not much time. Either it goes fast or not at all."
The remarks cap a rapid series of statements from the president this evening. At 18:02 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported in three successive bulletins that Trump had acceded to mediators' request for negotiations, that he warned the time was limited, and that he threatened "very powerful military action" if the diplomatic window closes. At 18:34, Trump told Ravid he was returning to the negotiating table but warned of "massive action" if talks fail. At 18:40, he reiterated that the diplomatic window with Iran was "nearly closed" and threatened "very powerful military action."
The new comments add specificity to the president's ultimatum, framing the ongoing talks as intense but on a tight deadline. The Trump administration has been pursuing a dual-track approach of military strikes and diplomatic outreach since early 2026, as The Zioneer has reported on multiple occasions.
The Iranian response to the latest remarks has not been reported.
5 developments
- StrongTrump: US has 'a lot of ammunition, many types,' warns of return to fighting if no Iran deal
- DevelopingTrump says everyone involved in Iran negotiations asked him 'don't shoot'
- DevelopingTrump says US agreed to continue talks with Iran, warns of 'bomb them at levels never seen' if assassinated
- DevelopingTrump says he gave Iran a chance to reach a deal, Iran 'shot first'
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