The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz, November 2019. ZACHARY PEARSON/USNAVY VIA AFPAs Iran emerges from another wave of brutally suppressed protests, Washington has intensified pressure on the regime in Tehran. On Wednesday, January 28, Donald Trump ordered Iran to reach an agreement with Washington on its nuclear program or risk facing military strikes that would be "far worse" than those carried out in June 2025. "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," Trump wrote. In response, Iran said it was ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and shared interests, while warning against any escalation.