President Donald J. Trump’s statement reflects his frustration with Iran’s refusal to accept a U.S.-proposed nuclear deal, emphasizing that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons and warning of potential military escalation, including urging Tehran’s evacuation.
“Iran should have signed the “deal” I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” –President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/oniUSgsMWA
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 16, 2025
Amid ongoing Israel-Iran clashes, with over 220 Iranian and 24 Israeli civilian deaths reported, Trump’s hardline stance against Iran’s uranium enrichment clashes with Iran’s insistence on its nuclear rights under the NPT, complicating ongoing Oman-mediated talks set to resume soon, raising fears of further conflict if diplomacy fails.