After Israel’s attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, Trump called on Iran to reach an immediate nuclear deal: “Before it’s too late”
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump made an unexpected appeal to Tehran — urging them to return to negotiations without delay and to agree on a new nuclear deal. Trump’s official statement was posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he emphasized the importance of measured decisions to avoid further destruction and casualties in the region. In his message, Trump described the situation as critical, pointing out that time for diplomacy has not yet run out. He called on Iranian leadership to act immediately to prevent widespread consequences. "I have already given the Iranian side a chance, but the time to act is running out. Many lives have already been lost and much destruction done, but there is still an opportunity to resolve this crisis. Future strikes will be even more brutal. Iran needs to return to negotiations before it’s too late. We must save what was once the Persian Empire and is now a people longing for peace and security,” he wrote. Trump stressed that it is time for a nuclear agreement, as delay could lead to irreversible consequences. “Enough deaths, enough destruction. The time is now — the Iranian leadership must start dialogue and ensure stability in the region,” he stated, urging Tehran’s leaders to take a step toward peace. As a reminder, earlier this week, Israeli forces carried out widespread strikes against targets in Iran, which they claim are directly connected to Tehran’s nuclear program. These strikes were in response to growing threats from Iran regarding acquiring nuclear weapons. According to official reports, several senior commanders were killed in the attacks, including Hossain Salami — commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a key figure in Iran’s military machinery. Iranian authorities condemned the Israeli actions once again, with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirming the death of several military personnel and promising a response. “These strikes are acts of aggression, and any attempt to destroy our nuclear program will provoke the harshest response our people have ever heard,” declared Iran’s spiritual leader. Meanwhile, U.S. officials emphasized that Israel’s strikes were “one-sided,” and they already possess information about an upcoming operation. Former President Donald Trump, commenting on these events, admitted that he had prior knowledge of the potential attack. He emphasized that the U.S. is prepared to support Israel, defend its allies, and respond to any escalation. The crisis surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and Israel’s response has attracted global attention. Experts warn that further escalation could lead to a large-scale confrontation, threatening regional stability and international security. While diplomacy remains the most cost-effective and efficient way to resolve the conflict, political actors are strengthening their stances, complicating the search for a compromise. What this situation means for the future and whether the parties will find a way toward peace and security remains uncertain. However, the fact that former U.S. President Trump called on Iranian authorities to “reach an agreement before it’s too late” underscores that diplomacy remains a vital tool in the struggle against nuclear proliferation and regional tension, and that the window for political solutions in this crisis is rapidly closing.