Trump Warns Iran: Negotiate Nuclear Deal or Face Military Action

• US President Donald Trump issued a direct warning to Iran, urging negotiations on a nuclear deal or readiness for military action.
• Trump claimed Iran would seek a deal to protect its nuclear and missile assets from American attacks, citing a deployed 'large armada' including USS Abraham Lincoln.
• The US administration insists any new agreement must cap Iran's long-range missiles, remove enriched uranium, and ban independent enrichment.
• Trump also claimed his warning led Tehran to halt the execution of 837 people, though he noted killings continue.
• Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected US pressure, stating defense and missile capabilities are non-negotiable and only equal talks are acceptable.

Why It Matters: Trump escalates pressure on Iran, demanding a nuclear deal while Iran refuses to negotiate its defense capabilities.