Trump Threatens Iran with Unprecedented Bombing Over Nuclear Weapons

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran in a recent interview, threatening military action “the likes of which they have never seen before” if Tehran fails to reach a new agreement ensuring it does not produce nuclear weapons.

In remarks previewed ahead of Sunday’s airing of NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump made clear that his administration is prepared to act decisively should Iran continue its nuclear pursuits. “There will be bombing and it will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before,” he said, underscoring the seriousness of his demand.

The warning follows Trump’s return to office in January and marks one of the most aggressive statements yet in his renewed approach to Iran. His administration has been working to replace or strengthen the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which Trump withdrew from during his first term, citing its flaws and Iran’s regional aggression.

Sources close to the administration say Trump recently sent a direct letter to Iranian leaders, giving them a two-month window to comply with his proposed deal. Details of the new agreement remain undisclosed, and the White House has yet to release specific terms or enforcement mechanisms.

This sharp rhetoric comes amid heightened tensions in the region, where Iran continues to support terrorist proxies in Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, and Yemen groups that have openly targeted Israel and its allies. The Islamic Republic’s nuclear ambitions remain a central concern for both U.S. and Israeli defense officials, who have long viewed a nuclear-armed Iran as an existential threat.

Israel has welcomed strong U.S. stances in the past, particularly when they bolster regional deterrence against Iran and its proxies. Trump’s latest warning sends a clear message that military options remain on the table, should diplomacy fail.

As Trump reasserts his influence on the world stage, this bold ultimatum signals a shift back to pressure-based foreign policy in the Middle East one that aligns with Israel’s strategic priorities.

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