US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Saturday over the stalled negotiations on its nuclear programme, saying Tehran would face severe consequences if it refused to reach an agreement, even as diplomatic efforts remained mired in mutual accusations and failed proposals.
In a telephone interview with French broadcaster BFMTV, Trump expressed uncertainty about whether a deal was imminent.
“I have no idea. If they don’t, they’re going to have a very bad time,” Trump told the network, before adding that Tehran had “an interest in reaching an agreement.”
The remarks came amid reports that Trump was weighing in the coming hours whether to authorize a resumption of military strikes against Iran, following a series of negotiating rounds that have so far produced no lasting resolution.