Trump: Iran Must Move Fast on Nuclear Deal — Military Option "Of Course" on the Table
“I think they’re tapping us along because they were so used to dealing with stupid people in this country,” Trump said.
By Dler Mohammed
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – In remarks reported on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that resolving the ongoing dispute with Iran over its nuclear ambitions is “almost an easy one” to settle, but accused Tehran of deliberately stalling negotiations, according to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency (AA).
Speaking to reporters from the Oval Office during a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, Trump expressed frustration with what he sees as Iran’s attempts to drag out the talks. “I think they’re tapping us along because they were so used to dealing with stupid people in this country,” he said, implying that Iran had grown accustomed to ineffective diplomacy from previous U.S. administrations.
Trump emphasized that his position on the matter is straightforward: “They can’t have a nuclear weapon, and they got to go fast, because they’re fairly close to having one.” He reiterated that he hopes for a peaceful solution, but warned that military action remains on the table if diplomacy fails. When asked whether potential military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites are part of the threat, he confirmed: “Of course it does.”
The current negotiations come after a round of talks held over the weekend in Oman, which both sides reportedly described as “positive and constructive.” The next session is set for Saturday. Despite the forward momentum, Trump criticized the gap between meetings, calling it a “long time” in light of what he believes is an urgent situation.
According to a White House statement, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who led the talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, made it clear that Washington remains committed to diplomacy. The statement noted that Witkoff had “instructions from President Trump to resolve our two nations’ differences through dialogue and diplomacy, if that is possible,” while acknowledging the complexity of the issues.
Trump’s assertive stance reflects his administration’s ongoing pressure campaign against Iran, and his determination to prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons. While the talks offer a glimmer of diplomatic engagement, the underlying tensions and Trump's readiness to escalate remain at the forefront of the unfolding negotiations.
