On January 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a public statement urging Iran to negotiate a new agreement addressing its nuclear program, warning that failure to reach a deal could prompt a significantly stronger U.S. military response than previous actions.
In a message posted on social media, Trump emphasized the importance of renewed talks aimed at preventing the development of nuclear weapons and described time as limited for diplomatic progress. He referenced his administration’s withdrawal from the 2015 multilateral nuclear accord during his first term and noted that earlier warnings had been followed by U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets.
Trump also stated that a U.S. naval task force, described as an “armada,” had been deployed toward the Middle East, underscoring the heightened tension between Washington and Tehran.
Iran’s mission to the United Nations responded by condemning Trump’s remarks and pointing to past costly U.S. military interventions in the region. Iranian officials reiterated their openness to dialogue conducted on a basis of mutual respect but reiterated they would defend the country if faced with aggression. The Iranian foreign ministry also indicated that there had been no recent engagement with U.S. negotiators.
The exchange reflects escalating diplomatic friction related to Iran’s nuclear activities and broader geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.