US President Donald Trump said the deal with Iran is 'not final' and threatened to 'go back to shooting' Tehran if it does not 'behave.' This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
Speaking to reporters before meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi at the G7 summit, Trump said: 'It's not final. It's a memorandum of understanding, and if I don't like it, we'll go back to shooting at them, dropping bombs on their head. If I don't like it, if they don't behave, we'll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head, okay, because they've misbehaved for 47 years.'
The remarks came as G7 leaders called for a ceasefire in Lebanon. Negotiations between Iran and the US have been ongoing for months, but Trump's latest warning indicates the deal remains fragile. The US president accused Iran of 'misbehaving for 47 years' and signaled a readiness to respond forcefully to any violations.
Trump's comments heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence. The US administration has previously tightened sanctions on Iran and sought to isolate Tehran internationally. However, Trump's open threat to 'go back to shooting' undermines confidence in a diplomatic solution and suggests a willingness to resort to military action.
Other G7 leaders issued a joint statement at the summit calling for a ceasefire in Lebanon. They demanded an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and the restoration of stability in the region. Trump's hardline stance on Iran, however, casts doubt on the effectiveness of this appeal.
Iran has not yet officially responded, but experts believe Trump's warning could complicate negotiations and further escalate regional tensions. US-Iran relations have been strained since 1979, and Trump's latest statement underscores the fragility of diplomatic dialogue between the two countries.
The development has drawn international attention and threatens peace in the Middle East. The G7 leaders' call for a Lebanon ceasefire is aimed at a diplomatic resolution, but Trump's readiness to use military force may undermine these efforts.