Crisis on the Washington-Tehran Line: Donald Trump Warns Iran of Nuclear Consequences

Diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing an open armed confrontation between the United States and Iran have reached a deadlock. A key actor in the peace process remains Oman, whose foreign minister announced that an agreement was "within reach." According to Omani mediation, Tehran was said to have agreed to dispose of its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium and cease its further production, which would constitute a fundamental step towards de-escalation. However, Muscat's optimism has clashed with Washington's hardline rhetoric. President Donald Trump publicly questioned the sincerity of the Iranian negotiators' intentions, stating he was not satisfied with the results of the talks so far. The American leader emphasized that while he prefers a peaceful solution, Iran remains a "threat" and cannot possess nuclear weapons. Tension is heightened by reports of the alleged rebuilding of Iran's nuclear program, which Vice President J.D. Vance described as a situation requiring a firm response. Although the US administration is considering various scenarios, Vance publicly declares reluctance to engage the country in another prolonged war in the Middle East. In response to these signals, the State Department made a decision to partially evacuate personnel from the diplomatic mission in Israel, which in diplomatic language is often interpreted as preparation for military action. Tehran describes American demands for "regime change" as an impossible mission, while declaring readiness for talks if they are based on mutual respect and the lifting of sanctions. Since 1979, when the Islamic Revolution took place in Tehran and the US embassy was seized, relations between the two countries have been characterized by permanent hostility. The Trump administration's withdrawal from the JCPOA nuclear deal in 2018 led to the return of a "maximum pressure" policy, which to this day defines the dynamics of this conflict. Washington's European allies are watching developments with concern, fearing that a potential attack would destroy decades of diplomatic efforts and destabilize the global energy market. Oman warns the US that "this is not their war," suggesting that escalation could have unpredictable consequences for the entire Persian Gulf region. Trump, despite criticism, has left a window open for further negotiations, giving Tehran additional time to present concrete guarantees. Nevertheless, military mobilization in the region suggests the world is on the brink of one of the most serious geopolitical crises in recent years. The lack of coherence between the mediators' optimistic messages and the aggressive stance of the powers indicates a deep crisis of trust that has not been broken despite months of secret consultations in Muscat. „I would prefer to do it peacefully, but they are very dangerous.” — Donald Trump A "major decision" from the White House is expected in the coming days, which will determine the choice between a military path or the continuation of economic pressure. Security experts point out that any attempt to resolve the nuclear issue by force will be met with retaliation from Iran, which could also drag Israel and Arab states into the conflict. The current situation is described as the most dangerous moment in US-Iranian relations since the attack on General Soleimani in 2020.