US President Donald Trump has issued a strong ultimatum to Iran, warning that time is running out for reaching an agreement on its nuclear program. In a post on his Truth Social account on January 28, Trump said a large US naval fleet is moving toward Iran and is ready for rapid operations. He cautioned that if negotiations fail to progress, future attacks on Iran would be far more devastating than before.

Iran rejected the US threat outright. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran would not bow to American pressure and that its armed forces are fully prepared for any situation. He added that Iran is open to fair and equal negotiations without coercion. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed Iran’s government is at its weakest point and its economy in deep crisis. In response, Araghchi warned that any US aggression would be met with immediate and severe retaliation.

Iran’s mission to the United Nations also indicated willingness for fair talks but warned that any attempt to impose terms would trigger unprecedented countermeasures.