Trump gives Iran Two-Week Deadline to Avoid US Strike
Trump warned Iran it has two weeks to prevent a U.S. strike, raising tensions and calling for immediate diplomatic action.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Friday, June 20, that Iran has at most two weeks to prevent a possible American airstrike. Speaking to reporters at the White House, he stressed that this deadline is meant to gauge whether all sides “return to reason,” hinting that a final decision could come sooner.
Trump also dismissed European mediation efforts as ineffective, saying that Europe had failed to bridge the gap between Washington and Tehran. “Europe has not helped,” Trump said, according to Reuters, suggesting that Iran only wanted direct talks with the United States.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated after meeting European representatives in Geneva that Tehran would not negotiate until Israel ceases its ongoing attacks. This remark underscores the continued deadlock, with Iran demanding a halt to Israeli strikes before engaging in diplomacy with the U.S.
As tensions rise, analysts warn that without dialogue, the situation could spiral further into conflict. According to Al Jazeera, international actors continue to call for restraint and a peaceful resolution, though both parties remain firm on their respective positions.
The coming two weeks will likely prove critical as the world watches closely for any signs of diplomatic breakthrough or further military escalation. Global leaders fear that a missed opportunity for talks could escalate the region into a more serious and unpredictable conflict.
Observers argue that sustained communication is needed more than ever to prevent miscalculation. Whether European countries can still facilitate dialogue, or if Iran and the U.S. must engage directly, will shape the course of this tense chapter in Middle Eastern affairs.
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