Trump gives 10 days for deal with Iran and threatens consequences

Trump threatens «bad things» if Iran deal fails, gives 10 days for details

President of the United States Donald Trump said that in the coming days he would release information on a potential deal with Iran and warned of serious consequences in case of a breakdown in the diplomatic settlement.

Trump's statement on the talks

According to the American leader, the negotiation process is progressing positively, but reaching a meaningful agreement remains a challenge.

«As you know, good negotiations are underway. It's been proven over the years that it's not easy to get a meaningful deal with Iran. We have to make a meaningful deal or bad things will happen,» Trump said.

He also promised to provide details of a possible deal within 10 days.

What's at stake

A potential diplomatic settlement between the US and Iran could have an impact on:

• The security situation in the Middle East;

• the West's sanctions policy;

• global energy markets.

Washington's harsh rhetoric suggests that if the talks fail The US may return to force or sanctions pressure.

Context.

Tensions over Iran's nuclear programme and Tehran's regional policy remain a key factor in international security. Previous attempts to conclude a long-term agreement between the US and Iran have repeatedly failed, leading to Tightening sanctions and escalating confrontation.