Trump Warns Iran of “Very Tough” Action as Netanyahu Arrives in Washington

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Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has issued an intensified warning to Iran, saying the United States may take “something very tough” if current negotiations falter and Tehran fails to meet American demands on its nuclear program and regional activities. Trump made the remarks in a televised interview, stressing that diplomacy remains preferable but that force remains “on the table” should talks collapse.

Trump’s comments come amid ongoing indirect discussions between Washington and Tehran, which resumed after talks in Oman last week showed some momentum toward a renewed nuclear agreement. Even so, the president reiterated his insistence that Iran must curb its enrichment operations, limit ballistic missiles and end support for allied armed groups in the Middle East.

In a parallel diplomatic development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington for urgent talks with Trump, focusing heavily on the U.S.–Iran negotiations. Israeli officials say Netanyahu aims to push for a broader approach that would include confronting Iran’s missile capabilities and regional proxies, not just nuclear limitations.

The visit reportedly moved forward to this week reflects concern in Jerusalem that a limited deal between the U.S. and Iran could weaken pressure on Tehran while failing to address wider security threats. Netanyahu is expected to present Israel’s priorities directly to Trump at the White House.

Trump has also signaled a potential expansion of U.S. military presence in the Middle East, including the possibility of sending an additional aircraft carrier to the region as part of a larger deterrence strategy. This follows recent deployments already intended to underscore U.S. resolve if diplomacy stalls.

Iran has responded cautiously to these developments, and some officials have suggested that external pressure, including high-profile foreign visits, could complicate diplomatic efforts. Tehran has pointed to the ongoing talks as its preferred path but has stood firm on key elements of its nuclear program as non-negotiable.