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Riyadh, May 14 — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday branded Iran as the most destabilizing force in the Middle East, warning that Tehran will never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. His remarks, made during an investment summit in Riyadh, come amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Delivering what he called a “final warning” and an opportunity for diplomacy, Trump urged Iran to abandon its path of “chaos and terror” and instead choose peace. “I want to make a deal with Iran,” Trump stated. “But if Iran’s leadership rejects this olive branch, the U.S. will have no choice but to apply massive maximum pressure.”
Trump reiterated his willingness to negotiate, but emphasized that any future agreement would require major behavioral change from Iran’s leadership. He also made clear that the offer won’t remain open indefinitely.
“If Iran continues to threaten regional stability and provoke its neighbors, the United States will respond with overwhelming pressure,” he warned.
In a sharp comparison of regional leadership, Trump praised Saudi Arabia for its “constructive vision” and leadership in the Arabian Peninsula, while criticizing Iran for what he described as “collapse, suffering, and disaster” caused by its regime.
“There could be no sharper contrast than what we see on this side of the Gulf versus the suffering across from it,” Trump added.
Iran has long denied accusations of sponsoring unrest in the region, but the U.S. administration maintains it plays a central role in funding extremist groups and fueling conflict.
Trump also took the opportunity to highlight the 80-year strategic partnership between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, calling it a “foundation of regional security and prosperity.”
