Trump Warns of 'Bad Things' if Iran Doesn't Make a Deal

Second US aircraft carrier nears Middle East as tensions escalate

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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President Donald Trump warned that "bad things" will happen if Iran doesn't reach a nuclear deal with the US, as a second American aircraft carrier draws closer to the Middle East. Iran held military drills with Russia, while the US and Iran signaled they are prepared for war if the nuclear talks fail. Tensions are also rising inside Iran, with mourners holding ceremonies honoring slain protesters.

Why it matters

The escalating tensions between the US and Iran, including the military buildup in the region, raise the risk of a direct confrontation that could have significant geopolitical and economic consequences, especially for oil supply and prices in the Middle East.

The details

Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, drew closer to the Middle East. Both the US and Iran have signaled they are prepared for war if the talks on Iran's nuclear program fail to produce a deal. President Trump said he believes 10 to 15 days is "enough time" for Iran to reach a deal, but the talks have been deadlocked for years. Iran's ambassador to the UN warned that any US aggression would be met with a "decisive and proportionate" response. Meanwhile, Iran conducted a live-fire drill in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil chokepoint.

  • On Thursday, Iran held annual military drills with Russia.
  • The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is nearing the Middle East.

The players

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who has threatened Iran with "bad things" if it doesn't reach a nuclear deal.

Amir Saeid Iravani

The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations who warned that any US aggression would be met with a "decisive and proportionate" response.

Benjamin Netanyahu

The Prime Minister of Israel who has long pushed for tougher US action against Iran and says any deal should curb Iran's missile arsenal and ties to militant groups.

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