Iran threatens US with 'finger on the trigger' warning as Trump sends 'beautiful armada'

Iran has hit back at the US after Donald Trump issued a warning to the country about a nuclear deal earlier this week.

Donald Trump has issued multiple warnings to the US recently and Iran has warned back in kind.

Trump has seemingly considered the possibility of launching new attacks on the nation and has called on Iran to quickly agree to a nuclear deal.

Speaking earlier this week in Iowa, Trump said: “There is another beautiful armada floating beautifully to Iran right now, so we will see.

“I hope they make a deal, they should have made a deal the first time.”

The USS Abraham Lincoln and accompanying warships arrived in the Middle East on Monday

On social media, Trump also reiterated the importance of the country agreeing to America’s terms.

It wrote: “Hopefully Iran will quickly 'Come to the Table' and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence!”

However, as tensions remain high between the nations, Iran has hit back at Trump’s comments and the threat of military escalation.

Iran's mission to the United Nations X page, addressed another Truth Social post by Trump stating: “Last time the U.S. blundered into wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it squandered over $7 trillion and lost more than 7,000 American lives.

“Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests—BUT IF PUSHED, IT WILL DEFEND ITSELF AND RESPOND LIKE NEVER BEFORE!”

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has also said that Tehran has its ‘fingers on the trigger’ and is prepared to ‘immediately and powerfully’ respond to any aggression.

Last time the U.S. blundered into wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it squandered over $7 trillion and lost more than 7,000 American lives.

Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests—BUT IF PUSHED, IT WILL DEFEND ITSELF AND RESPOND LIKE NEVER BEFORE! pic.twitter.com/k3fVEv1rus

— I.R.IRAN Mission to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) January 28, 2026

Writing on a social media post, he noted that the country had learnt a great deal from its 12-Day War in June with Israel last year and in future would respond more quickly and more ferociously.

He also noted that Iran was committed to trying to establish a deal for its country and ultimately did not want nuclear weapons.

He said: “At the same time, Iran has always welcomed a mutually beneficial, fair and equitable NUCLEAR DEAL—on equal footing, and free from coercion, threats, and intimidation—which ensures Iran's rights to PEACEFUL nuclear technology, and guarantees NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS. Such weapons have no place in our security calculations and we have NEVER sought to acquire them.”