Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying Tehran had taken “too long” to negotiate a deal with Washington and would now have to “pay the price,” amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
Trump made the remarks in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, following an exchange of fire between the United States and Iran earlier in the day.
“They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!” Trump wrote.
The President did not elaborate on what specific consequences Iran could face, leaving uncertainty over whether his comments referred to potential military, economic or diplomatic actions.
The statement comes at a time of growing hostilities between Washington and Tehran, with both sides involved in a fresh exchange of attacks that has further escalated tensions in the region.
Trump has repeatedly called on Iran to agree to a new deal with the United States, arguing that negotiations could help avoid further conflict. However, recent developments suggest diplomatic efforts have stalled, raising concerns about the possibility of a broader confrontation.
The latest warning from the White House is likely to draw international attention as governments across the world monitor the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East.
No immediate response from Iranian authorities was available following Trump’s remarks.
