30 April,2026 09:02 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Employees of Basra Oil Company, work at the Nahr Bin Umar Oil and Gas Field on the outskirts of the southern Iraqi city of Basra on Wednesday; Baghdad said it had reached understandings with the US and Iran to reduce the impact of the Hormuz blockade on Iraqi oil exports. Pic/AFP
US President Donald Trump warned Tehran, stating that the US will take a tougher stance if a diplomatic resolution regarding its nuclear programme is not reached soon.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, the President posted a picture of himself holding an assualt rifle and the slogang âNo more Mr Nice Guy'. Trump expressed frustration with the pace of negotiations, asserting, "Iran can't get their act together." He further criticised the Iranian leadership's inability to finalise an agreement, noting, "They don't know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon!"
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned Washington that it is prepared to employ unconventional methods should tensions escalate further. Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy for political affairs, IRGC Navy, stated the force has "surprise tactics" in store for the US if it makes any further miscalculations.
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