ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran to reach a comprehensive agreement with Washington or face further military action, declaring that the United States had severely weakened Iran's military while insisting Tehran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.
Speaking amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire, Trump described the U.S. military campaign against Iran was a major success.
"Our performance in Iran is fantastic. We have wiped out its army, and it cannot acquire a nuclear weapon," Trump said, adding that U.S. military operations had "crushed them militarily."
Trump also praised the U.S. armed forces and complained that their achievements had not received sufficient media recognition. He said the United States had achieved results in Iran comparable to those it previously secured in Venezuela.
Despite his combative rhetoric, Trump said he was not seeking regime change in Tehran, emphasizing that his administration favors a negotiated settlement.
"I do not wish to jeopardize our commitment to this, and we will also obtain Iran's highly enriched uranium," he said.
The president claimed the U.S. Navy had imposed what he described as the most effective naval blockade in history, asserting that "not a single ship" had broken through.
He warned that Washington retained the capability to target Iran's critical energy infrastructure if necessary. "We can disrupt Iran's energy supplies and destroy all those major power stations they have built," Trump said.
Delivering a direct ultimatum, Trump declared: "Either Washington reaches an agreement with Iran, or America will finish the job." He expressed confidence that Tehran preferred negotiations over renewed conflict, citing what he described as significant leverage gained during the military campaign.
Trump's remarks come as Washington and Tehran seek to build on a recently announced 60-day Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at negotiating a comprehensive settlement. The framework includes an immediate ceasefire and provides a timeline for talks intended to end the conflict permanently.
The diplomatic effort coincides with a period of national mourning in Iran following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Funeral ceremonies are being held across the country, with foreign delegations attending to offer condolences, adding further political and symbolic significance to the negotiations.
The United States and Iran remain divided over key issues, including Tehran's nuclear program, uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, regional security, and long-term guarantees under any future agreement.
