Trump Warns Iran Time is Running Out on Nuclear Deal Amid Escalating Tensions

Washington D.C. -- US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that "time is running out" for it to strike a deal regarding its nuclear program. Amid continuous US military presence in the Gulf region, Trump stated that a massive naval group is advancing towards Iran with great speed, power, and enthusiasm.

Trump's statement has pushed tensions in the Middle East to a new height. Responding to US pressure, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that its armed forces are on high alert with "fingers on the trigger" and will respond immediately and powerfully to any sea or land invasion.

Iran maintains that its nuclear program is entirely peaceful, while the US and its allies accuse Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons. Trump's latest warning comes after the government's brutal crackdown on recent protests in Iran.

The protests, which began due to the devaluation of the Iranian currency, later created a crisis regarding the legitimacy of the religious leadership there. Trump has also promised support to the protesters, sending a message that "help is on the way."

The human toll from the ongoing unrest and repression in Iran appears to be severe. According to the Human Rights Activist News Agency based in the US, 6,301 people, including 5,925 protesters, have been confirmed dead since the protests began at the end of December.

Reports of an additional 17,000 deaths are being investigated amid internet shutdowns. Meanwhile, Iran Human Rights, based in Norway, has alerted the international community that the death toll could exceed 25,000.