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U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to agree to a new nuclear deal following Israel’s large-scale airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites early on Friday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that the “next already planned attacks” could be even more brutal, urging Tehran to come to the negotiating table “before there is nothing left.”
Trump wrote, “No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,” emphasizing that he had previously warned Iranian officials “in the strongest of words” to agree to a deal. The president expressed concerns that a “massive conflict” could emerge in the Middle East if the nuclear talks collapse, particularly following the evacuation of some U.S. personnel from the region due to fears of Iranian retaliation.
Israel’s Airstrike and Iran’s Retaliation Threats
The remarks came after Israel launched what it called a “preemptive” airstrike on Iran early Friday, targeting dozens of military and nuclear facilities. Israel declared a state of emergency, with warnings of imminent missile and drone counter-strikes from Tehran. Iran’s state media reported that Israel’s strike had killed Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Commander, Hossein Salami, prompting a vow of “harsh” retaliation against both Israel and the United States.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that Israel had carried out the strikes independently, citing self-defense as the motive behind the action. The White House had previously warned that military measures could be considered if nuclear negotiations with Iran fail, with the response deadline having passed on Thursday.
Nuclear Tensions and the Impact on Oil Markets
The tensions over Iran’s nuclear program were further intensified by criticism from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which accused Iran of continuing to enrich uranium and violating a nuclear nonproliferation agreement. In response, Iran announced plans to activate a third location for enriching uranium, which could be used to produce materials for a nuclear weapon.
The attacks and the ongoing nuclear concerns have reignited fears of instability in the Middle East, a key oil-producing region, with the potential for disruptions to oil flows. These fears contributed to a sharp spike in oil prices following the Israeli strikes, further exacerbating already fragile investor sentiment caused by global trade uncertainties.
The growing tensions in the Middle East, triggered by Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and Trump’s call for a nuclear deal, have intensified geopolitical risks, especially concerning oil supplies and global growth. With the potential for escalation, markets are closely watching developments in the region, as fears of a wider conflict continue to weigh on investor sentiment and global trade stability.
