President Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, urging the country to accept a nuclear deal to avoid further “planned attacks.” Trump emphasized the need for Iran to act swiftly, stating that there is still an opportunity to prevent more death and destruction. His message, delivered via his social media platform, Truth Social, came in response to Israel’s recent overnight attack on Iran, targeting nuclear and military sites. Trump highlighted that despite giving Iran a chance to make a deal, they were unable to do so, leading to severe consequences for certain Iranian hardliners.

In the aftermath, Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the U.S. was not involved in the military action and reiterated the importance of protecting American forces in the region. Israel’s offensive, part of Operation Rising Lion, aimed to counter the perceived threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The Israeli strikes resulted in the deaths of senior military officials and nuclear scientists, prompting Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to vow retaliation against Israel.

As tensions escalate, world leaders are calling for restraint in the region. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern over the military escalation in the Middle East, particularly condemning the Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear installations during ongoing talks between Iran and the U.S. on the nuclear program. Despite scheduled nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. in Oman, the situation remains uncertain as Israel and Iran engage in military actions, raising fears of further instability in the region.