U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States would become Iran’s “worst nightmare” if Tehran refuses to accept a proposed peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.
Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump reiterated his demand that Iran return to negotiations and agree to terms put forward by Washington to halt the war.
“If they don’t, we’re their worst nightmare,” Trump said, warning that the United States would continue military strikes. “We’ll just keep blowing them away. Unimpeded, unstopped.”
The president insisted that Iranian leaders want to reach an agreement, despite repeated statements from officials in Iran denying that negotiations are currently taking place with the United States.
During the meeting, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, confirmed that Washington had presented Tehran with a 15-point peace proposal intended to end the fighting. However, Witkoff declined to provide details about the contents of the plan.
Reports suggest the proposal includes major demands from Washington, including requiring Iran to abandon its nuclear program and place strict limits on its ballistic missile capabilities.
Iranian authorities rejected the proposal earlier this week, dismissing the conditions outlined by the United States. Officials in Tehran have also insisted that the country is not engaged in direct negotiations with Washington while military operations continue.
Despite Iran’s initial refusal, Trump maintained that the responsibility for ending the conflict now lies with Tehran. He argued that the United States has already demonstrated its military capabilities and warned that failure to accept a ceasefire could lead to further escalation.
The president did not address reports that the United States has deployed additional ground forces to the Middle East as the conflict continues. Instead, he emphasized that the United States will maintain pressure until Iran agrees to talks.
Trump’s remarks highlight growing uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts to end the war. While Washington says it has offered a pathway to peace, analysts say it remains unclear how the United States intends to bring Iran to the negotiating table after weeks of intense fighting have failed to produce a breakthrough.
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