Global tensions escalated following renewed rhetoric over Iran’s nuclear programme, as former US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning of a possible major attack on Iran. His remarks came shortly after Iran took steps related to its nuclear development, intensifying diplomatic unease in the region.
Speaking on Wednesday, Trump said that any future attack would be far more severe than previous military actions. In a post on social media, he stated that time was running out and expressed hope that Iran would soon return to the negotiating table. Trump also claimed that Iran does not want to develop nuclear weapons, suggesting that a diplomatic solution would benefit all parties. However, he added that US military preparedness toward Tehran was increasing.
Iran responded sharply to the warning. The country’s Foreign Minister said that negotiations cannot take place under threats. He stressed that Iran would not accept dialogue accompanied by pressure or intimidation. According to him, talks are only possible in an environment free from danger and coercion.
Turkey also weighed in on the situation, expressing readiness to facilitate negotiations over Iran’s nuclear issue. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the disputes between the United States and Iran should be resolved one by one, beginning with the nuclear programme. He emphasised that Turkey opposes any foreign intervention or military attack on Iran, adding that initiating war would be a grave mistake.
Fidan further said that the US special envoy had not contacted Turkey in recent days, nor had Turkey requested talks. He noted that several countries were actively trying to mediate, and Ankara’s position was clear that dialogue must replace threats.
Commenting on potential Israeli military action, the Turkish foreign minister accused Israel of seeking to exploit internal protests in Iran to justify an attack. He warned that any instability caused by such actions would be extremely dangerous for the region.
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