President Donald Trump warned Iran that the United States will begin bombing if the government does not agree to a new peace proposal.
The ultimatum comes as the two nations attempt to resolve a conflict that has lasted nearly 10 weeks [1]. A failure to reach an agreement could escalate military tensions in a region already strained by the ongoing war.
Iran is currently evaluating the proposal to end the hostilities [1]. The negotiations are being conducted with Pakistan acting as the intermediary between Washington and Tehran [2].
Trump posted the warning on his social media account, X, on Wednesday [2]. He later said during an appearance on Bloomberg Television, "If they don’t agree, the bombing starts."
Details regarding the agreement vary among reports. A U.S. State Department official said the two sides are close to a one-page memorandum that could end the conflict [3]. Other reports describe the framework as involving 14-point peace talks [4].
Iran has reportedly been given a window of two days to respond to the proposal [5]. The Iranian government is weighing whether the terms meet its specific security, and political demands [2].
China has also entered the conversation by calling for peace as the deadline approaches [2]. The U.S. administration continues to push for a swift resolution to the nearly 10-week war [1].
“"If they don’t agree, the bombing starts."”
The use of a short-form memorandum or a specific point-based framework suggests an attempt to simplify complex diplomatic grievances into a fast-tracked agreement. By utilizing Pakistan as a mediator and setting a strict two-day deadline, the U.S. is applying maximum pressure to secure a quick exit from the conflict, while the threat of immediate bombing serves as a coercive tool to force Iranian compliance.
