Trump Warns Iran to ‘Get Serious’ on Talks or Face Harsh Consequences

Trump said Tehran is privately pushing for a deal while publicly denying talks, warning Iranian negotiators to engage seriously or face escalation.
Trump Warns Iran to ‘Get Serious’ on Talks or Face Harsh Consequences
U.S. President Donald Trump walks to speak to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., on March 23, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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U.S. President Donald Trump on March 26 warned Iran to “get serious” about negotiations to end the war, accusing Iranian officials of falsely downplaying ongoing contacts and cautioning that failure to engage could lead to severe consequences.

In a post on social media, Trump described Iranian negotiators as “very different and ‘strange,’” stating they were privately pushing for a deal while publicly denying meaningful talks.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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