President Donald Trump has stated that the United States would “very willingly” lead a military operation against Iran should nuclear negotiations fail. In an interview published on April 25, 2025, Trump emphasized his preference for a diplomatic resolution but underscored his readiness to act decisively if necessary. “If we don’t make a deal, I’ll be leading the pack,” he declared.
Trump clarified that while he is open to discussions with Iranian leadership, he is not concerned about being drawn into conflict by Israeli actions. “He may go into a war. But we’re not getting dragged in,” he said, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump also mentioned that he had not prevented Israel from taking unilateral action against Iran but expressed a preference for reaching an agreement without resorting to military force.
The President’s comments come amid ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, with a third round of talks scheduled in Oman. Despite expressing optimism about the progress of these discussions, Trump reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. He warned that failure to reach an agreement could result in unprecedented military action.
International reactions have been mixed. Israeli officials have expressed confidence in Trump’s stance, with Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer stating that he believes Trump would reject any inadequate deal with Iran. Meanwhile, France has indicated it would not hesitate to restore United Nations sanctions on Iran if no agreement is reached, emphasizing the importance of European security interests.
