Donald Trump Warns Iran of ‘Very Traumatic’ Consequences if Nuclear Deal Fails

Washington — US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to quickly reach a nuclear agreement or face serious consequences, stating that failure to finalise a deal would be “very traumatic.”

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stressed the urgency of negotiations and said a resolution should be achieved soon.

“We have to make a deal otherwise it's going to be very traumatic, very traumatic,” Trump said, adding that he preferred a peaceful resolution but insisted that an agreement must be reached.

When asked about a timeline, Trump indicated that negotiations should move rapidly, suggesting that progress could happen within the next month. He warned that if talks fail, the situation could escalate significantly.

“If they don't make a deal, then it'll be a different story,” Trump said, adding that any agreement must be fair and beneficial. Otherwise, he suggested Iran could face a difficult period ahead.

Trump’s remarks came a day after his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu. Referring to the discussions, Trump said he had a productive meeting with Netanyahu but emphasised that final decisions regarding negotiations rest with him.

When asked whether Netanyahu wanted him to halt talks, Trump responded that discussions would continue as long as necessary. He also warned that if diplomacy fails, the United States could move to what he described as “Phase 2,” though he did not provide details about what such measures would involve.

The comments signal a continuation of diplomatic engagement alongside increasing pressure on Tehran. Iran’s nuclear programme has remained a major flashpoint in West Asia, particularly after the United States withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement during Trump’s earlier presidency. Since then, tensions have persisted over uranium enrichment levels and regional security concerns.

For India, stability in the Gulf region remains economically and strategically important, as the country imports a substantial portion of its crude oil from West Asia and has a large expatriate population across the region.

Any escalation between Washington and Tehran could impact global energy markets and regional security. However, US-Iran relations have historically followed cycles of pressure and diplomatic engagement, with communication channels often remaining open despite strong rhetoric.

With inputs from IANS