The Trump administration issued an ultimatum to Iran just hours before the negotiations: Either a deal or consequences.

11.04.2025 22:40

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to resolve the nuclear issue with Iran through direct negotiations, but that other options are also on the table. She added, "You either accept President Trump's demands, or the cost will be high."

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White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt evaluated the U.S. stance towards Iran before the direct talks scheduled for tomorrow during a press briefing.

"THE PRESIDENT BELIEVES IN DIPLOMACY"

Leavitt pointed out that the direct talks scheduled for tomorrow are very important, stating, "President Trump has repeatedly reiterated to the public that his ultimate goal is for Iran to never acquire nuclear weapons. The President believes in diplomacy, direct talks, and speaking directly in the same room to achieve this goal."

"EITHER YOU ACCEPT PRESIDENT TRUMP'S DEMANDS OR THE CONSEQUENCES WILL BE SEVERE"

Warning that "all other options will be on the table if diplomacy fails," Leavitt said, "The President has also made it very clear to the Iranians and the national security team that all options are on the table and that Iran must make a choice. Either you accept President Trump's demands or the consequences will be severe."

WHAT HAPPENED?

U.S. President Trump, who unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear agreement with Iran in 2018, had sent a letter to Iranian leader Ali Khamenei last month calling for direct nuclear negotiations with Iran. In response to the letter, which included threats, Iran stated through Oman that it would not engage in direct negotiations under threats and pressure, and that it was only prepared for indirect talks.

President Trump announced during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, that a "direct" meeting between Iran and the U.S. would take place on April 12. Trump argued that "if an agreement cannot be reached, Iran will be in great danger."

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also stated on the same day that the talks between Iran and the U.S. would be held "indirectly" in Oman on April 12.