Trump Warns of Military Action if Iran Talks Fail, Says ‘No Rush’ for Deal

Washington, April 2026 : US President Donald Trump has signalled that the United States could resume military action against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail, even as he maintained that he is in “no rush” to finalise a deal following weeks of intense conflict.

Speaking amid a fragile pause in hostilities, Trump said he could quickly reach an agreement with Tehran but prefers a more durable resolution. “I could make a deal right now… but I want to have an everlasting,” he said, warning that if talks collapse, the US would “finish it up militarily with the other 25 per cent of the targets.”

The remarks come after a US-led military campaign that Trump claimed had already inflicted heavy damage on Iran’s defence infrastructure. According to him, nearly 75 percent of identified targets have been struck, significantly degrading Iran’s naval, air and missile capabilities. “We’ve hit about 75 per cent of our targets,” he said, asserting that Iran’s military had been “totally defeated” within weeks.

Trump also highlighted the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that Washington currently maintains “total control” over the critical oil transit route. He indicated that keeping the strait effectively closed is part of a broader economic pressure strategy. “If we open the strait, that means they’re going to make $500 million a day. I don’t want them to make $500 million a day until they settle this thing,” he said.

The President suggested that internal instability within Iran’s leadership is further complicating negotiations. “They don’t even know who is leading the country… they’re fighting like cats and dogs for who’s going to control,” he remarked, portraying Tehran as politically fragmented in the aftermath of sustained strikes.

Despite earlier projecting that the conflict could be resolved within four to six weeks, Trump refrained from committing to a timeline. “I don’t want to rush it… we have plenty of time,” he said, arguing that Iran is under mounting pressure due to economic strain and disruptions to its oil exports.

He acknowledged that the standoff could have short-term economic consequences for Americans, particularly in terms of fuel prices. When asked about rising costs, Trump said, “For a little while,” but justified the impact as necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

“This is all about a nuclear weapon. They cannot have the nuclear bomb, and they’re not going to have the nuclear bomb,” he asserted, reiterating a long-standing US position on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

At the same time, Trump ruled out the use of nuclear weapons by the United States. “No, I wouldn’t use it. A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody,” he said, striking a more restrained tone on escalation.

In a humanitarian note, the President also claimed that US intervention had led to a reprieve for eight women facing execution in Iran, stating they would now be released following an appeal from Washington.

Trump’s remarks underscore a dual-track strategy that combines sustained military and economic pressure with conditional diplomacy. While signalling openness to negotiations, he made it clear that any final agreement must ensure a permanent halt to Iran’s nuclear programme, leaving the door open for further escalation if talks fail.

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