President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran that military or economic action may follow if a nuclear deal is not reached [1].

The ultimatum increases pressure on Tehran to finalize a peace agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane [2].

Trump established a 60-day roadmap for the negotiations [3]. He said that the U.S. may take decisive action if the timeframe expires without a finalized agreement [3]. The threatened measures include the possibility of bombing Iran or the imposition of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz [1, 2].

Different reports indicate varying levels of escalation. Some sources suggest the administration may simply decline to extend a ceasefire if a final agreement is not reached [1]. Others emphasize the economic threat of controlling transit fees in the region [2].

Trump indicated a willingness to act unilaterally to achieve these goals. "I will do what I have to do," Trump said [4]. He also suggested that the U.S. might proceed with certain actions regardless of the negotiation status, stating, "We may just do it without a ..." [5].

The warning comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to secure a nuclear deal through diplomatic channels, including talks in Switzerland [6]. The administration's approach combines high-level diplomacy with the threat of immediate military or economic consequences to force a resolution [2, 6].

“"I will do what I have to do"”

This ultimatum signals a shift toward a 'maximum pressure' strategy, using the threat of kinetic military action and the economic leverage of the Strait of Hormuz to compel Iranian concessions. By setting a concrete 60-day deadline, the administration is attempting to limit the duration of diplomatic stalling and create a sense of urgency for Tehran to accept U.S. terms for a nuclear agreement.