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Trump Warns Iran as Nuclear Standoff Deepens: “Good Luck”
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have intensified dramatically following Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s refusal to scale back Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
President Donald Trump offered a curt and ominous response to Khamenei’s defiance: “Good luck.”
The terse remark, delivered amid a backdrop of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure, underscores a deteriorating diplomatic climate and a rapidly shrinking window for peaceful resolution.
Fordow in the Crosshairs
Speaking to reporters, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the Trump administration is weighing targeted military action, including the possible deployment of GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs on the Fordow enrichment facility—one of Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites, buried deep beneath a mountain.
A final decision on the strike is expected within the next two weeks. In the meantime, administration officials indicated they would allow for a last round of back-channel diplomacy, though the likelihood of success appears slim.
Diplomacy Dismissed
Despite reports that Iran may send a delegation to Washington for direct talks, Trump rejected any suggestion that the U.S. initiated negotiations, dismissing such reports as “fake news.” On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump criticized Tehran’s leadership for passing on an earlier proposal that he claimed would have prevented the current crisis.
“They had a chance. They blew it. Now it’s too late,” Trump wrote.
According to sources close to the administration, any future diplomatic engagement would be contingent on Iran agreeing to what Trump referred to as “total and unconditional surrender” regarding its nuclear program—a demand unlikely to be met by Iranian officials.
Israel Urges Immediate Action
Israeli defense officials have reportedly urged the United States to move quickly against Fordow, which remains operational despite years of international pressure. Trump echoed those concerns in a recent briefing, asserting that only the U.S. possesses the capability to eliminate the site due to its heavily reinforced structure.
“Our stealth bombers, our technology—no one else can do what we can do,” Trump said, alluding to America’s unique ability to deliver precision strikes deep beneath the surface using Massive Ordnance Penetrators.
Global Stakes, Narrow Options
This latest flare-up arrives at a moment when international focus is already strained by conflicts in Eastern Europe and Asia. Now, the risk of direct military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran threatens to further destabilize the Middle East and strain global alliances.
Analysts warn that should Trump move forward with a strike on Fordow, it could trigger broader retaliatory actions by Iran and its regional proxies, potentially drawing U.S. forces deeper into a complex and prolonged conflict.
Final Warning—or Opening Gambit?
While Trump has left the door open for Iran to re-engage diplomatically, his administration’s posture suggests the clock is ticking.
“Peace is still possible,” said one senior official speaking on background. “But only if Iran understands that they’re out of options. We’re not going to blink.”
With Israel pushing for decisive action and Iran signaling resistance, the next two weeks could determine whether the region steps back from the brink—or tumbles into open conflict.