Trump Revives Iran Threats as Markets Brace for Fresh Volatility

WASHINGTON, July 6 – President Donald Trump has once again warned Iran that the United States is prepared to take military action if diplomatic efforts fail, saying Washington will either reach a deal with Tehran or “finish the job.”

His comments come after the latest round of indirect U.S.-Iran talks ended without any public sign of progress. The negotiations took place during a 60-day ceasefire that followed U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, offering both sides an opportunity to pursue diplomacy. However, with no breakthrough achieved, uncertainty over the future of U.S.-Iran relations remains high. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office,

Trump made it clear that while he would rather resolve the issue through negotiations, military action remains on the table. “We’re either going to make a deal or we’re going to finish the job. OK. And it won’t be tough to finish the job. I’d rather make a deal, because I don’t want to affect 91 million people,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

Trump also pointed to Iran’s economic struggles, suggesting the country is in a weaker position than before while emphasizing America’s military capabilities. “We can knock down their bridges in one hour; we can knock out their energy supply…. They don’t have any money now. We haven’t given them any money.” Iran was quick to reject Trump’s remarks. Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, dismissed the president’s warning as “delusional” and cautioned Washington against using threats. “Iranians are unfamiliar with the language of threats. So speak to the Iranian people with respect, otherwise we will respond in another language,” Zolqadr said in comments carried by state media.

The renewed rhetoric has kept geopolitical tensions in focus, with investors closely watching for any further developments. A rise in tensions between the U.S. and Iran could support safe-haven assets such as while also lifting crude oil prices over concerns about potential disruptions to Middle Eastern energy supplies. Markets are expected to remain sensitive to any signs of progress—or further escalation—in the weeks ahead.