Trump says new US airstrikes on Iran are still on the table
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US President Donald Trump believes that Iran may try to resume its nuclear program after the US and Israeli airstrikes last year, according to an NBC News interview.
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The White House chief, who ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June, did not rule out new military action from the US.
When a reporter asked whether Iran's supreme leader should be worried, Trump replied that he “should be very worried,” adding that Tehran is currently negotiating with Washington.
Trump said he heard about Iran's attempts to restart its nuclear project, although he did not provide any details.
He stressed that if nuclear activities resume, the US is ready to use force again.
On Wednesday, representatives of the US and Iran confirmed that high-level talks will take place on Friday in Oman.
Among the key topics will be Iran's nuclear program, as well as other security issues.
US-Iran relations
Donald Trump said he is ready to strike Iran if the country's authorities do not agree to a nuclear deal.
Back in mid-January, he threatened a forceful response to the harsh crackdown on protests, but his current statements appear to be much more serious.
Earlier, a US aircraft carrier strike group arrived in the Persian Gulf, heightening tensions around the situation.
Western media outlets also recently published satellite images showing restoration work at key Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz and Isfahan. These facilities were previously damaged during the 12-day war with Israel in June.
Roofs have reappeared on the buildings, indicating a transition from damage assessment to active reconstruction.
