Trump tells Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be 'far worse'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says he has not been in contact with US special envoy Witkoff in recent days

US President Donald Trump looks on as he visits Machine Shed restaurant in Urbandale, Iowa, US, Jan 27, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

US President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next US attack would be far worse.

"Hopefully Iran will quickly 'Come to the Table' and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence!" Trump wrote in a social media post.

The Republican US president, who pulled out of a 2015 multination nuclear deal with Tehran during his first White House term, noted that his last warning to Iran was followed by a military strike.

"The next attack will be far worse! Don’t make that happen again," Trump wrote. He also said another "armada" is floating toward Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said he had not been in contact with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days or requesting negotiations, state media reported earlier on Wednesday.