Trump Issues New Warning to Iran as Tensions Escalate Ahead of China Summit

President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Tehran, stating the U.S. is prepared to 'finish the job' if Iran does not comply with Washington’s nuclear demands. Speaking ahead of a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Trump framed the current situation as a choice between a diplomatic deal or the use of force. This warning comes as the U.S. administration emphasizes a 'red line' regarding Iran's ability to obtain a nuclear weapon, moving beyond previous focus on specific enrichment levels. On the ground, military and economic pressures are mounting. Satellite imagery from Kharg Island indicates that Iranian oil exports have come to a standstill for the past three days, marking an unprecedented disruption since the conflict began. Simultaneously, Iran has signaled a hardening of its diplomatic position, with the Fars news agency reporting five preconditions for restarting talks, including total sanctions relief and compensation for war damages. Tehran officially dismissed recent U.S. peace proposals as a 'demand for surrender.' Regional volatility remains high as maritime clashes continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has responded to U.S. pressure with specialized military drills in Tehran designed to demonstrate readiness for domestic and territorial defense. As President Trump prepares to discuss the conflict with China, U.S. officials maintain that while Beijing remains a factor in energy markets, Washington does not require Chinese mediation to resolve the ongoing confrontation.