Trump’s response came on the day when Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded to Trump’s letter, which arrived on March 12.
Trump warns Iran: Make a deal or face ‘bombing’ and tariffs, Latest News: United States President Donald Trump, on Sunday, while talking to NBC over telephone, said that there would be bombings if Iran does not make a deal with the U.S. He also warned Iran of secondary tariffs.
Trump said, “If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing. But there's a chance that if they don't make a deal, I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago.”
The nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was signed in 2015 between Iran and major world powers (the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Russia, and China).
Under the agreement, Iran agreed to strict limits on its nuclear program, including capping uranium enrichment levels, reducing its stockpile of enriched uranium, and allowing international inspections in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.
In May 2018, then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from the JCPOA, arguing that the deal was flawed because it did not address Iran's ballistic missile program, had sunset clauses and it did not curb Iran’s regional influence in conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon.
After withdrawing, the U.S. reimposed strict sanctions on Iran, targeting its oil exports and banking sector.
After the U.S. exit and the failure of European nations to provide economic relief, Iran gradually stopped complying with the JCPOA and increased uranium enrichment levels beyond the 3.67% limit set by the deal.
Iran’s actions raised concerns that it was moving closer to developing nuclear weapons, although Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
Trump’s response came on the day when Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded to Trump’s letter, which arrived on March 12, stating, “Although the possibility of direct negotiations between the two sides has been rejected in this response, it has been emphasized that the path for indirect negotiations remains open.”
Iran's response to President Donald Trump's letter was delivered before President Masoud Pezeshkian's public statement. Trump's letter, which proposed direct negotiations, was received by Iran on March 12, 2025, through a senior diplomatic adviser from the United Arab Emirates. Iran's official reply, conveyed via Oman, was announced by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on March 27, 2025.
Trump reached out for negotiations, but Iran rejected direct talks, citing past U.S. betrayals. During a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian remarked, "We don’t avoid talks; it’s the breach of promises that has caused issues for us so far. They must prove that they can build trust."
Pezeshkian’s administration leans toward reform, but ultimate authority over diplomatic decisions rests with the Supreme Leader. In February 2025, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared negotiating with Trump "not intelligent, wise, or honorable."
Tensions remain high but complex. Iran distrusts the U.S., but there’s still room for diplomacy through backchannel negotiations.
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