Trump Warns US Will ‘Finish the Job’ if Iran Nuclear Deal Fails Amidst Anti-Trump Poster Displayed at Khamenei Funeral

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Monday that a new agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program is close to being reached, but issued a stark warning of potential military action should negotiations collapse. "We're either going to make a deal or we're going to finish the job," Trump told reporters, adding that the latter would "won't be tough to finish."

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We're either going to make a deal or we're going to finish the job. And it won't be tough to finish the job.

While diplomacy remains his preferred path, Trump emphasized the U.S. military's overwhelming capability if talks fail. He stated a preference for avoiding military intervention due to the potential consequences for Iran's civilian population, numbering 91 million. "I'd rather make a deal because I don't want to affect 91 million people," he said, noting the U.S. could disable Iran's infrastructure rapidly. "We can knock down their bridges in one hour. We can knock out their energy supply."

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I'd rather make a deal because I don't want to affect 91 million people. We can knock down their bridges in one hour. We can knock out their energy supply.

These statements come at a time of heightened regional tensions and ongoing efforts to revive negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. The diplomatic maneuvering is occurring against a backdrop of significant political events in Iran.

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There will be blood

Thousands gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, where a large banner displayed anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiments. The poster, featuring crosshairs over images of President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, bore the English phrases "There will be blood" and "Kill Trump." This display reflects the continued anger among hardline supporters following Khamenei's killing, with Iranian officials vowing revenge.

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Kill Trump