Trump Says No More Mr Nice Guy, Brandishes Gun In New Iran Warning on Deal
President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself holding a rifle, captioned 'No More Mr. Nice Guy,' while warning Iran to accept a nuclear deal. Negotiations remain stalled as Iran proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz only after the U.S. lifts its naval blockade, deferring nuclear talks. The U.S. insists on addressing Iran's nuclear program in any agreement, while global oil prices continue to rise amid the ongoing standoff.
- ▪Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself with a rifle, signaling a tougher stance on Iran.
- ▪Iran's proposal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. ends its blockade and the war, but delays nuclear negotiations.
- ▪U.S. officials reject the proposal, insisting Iran must address its nuclear program in any deal.
- ▪The Institute for the Study of War claims Iran's leadership, led by IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi, believes it is winning and seeks concessions without offering reciprocal measures.
- ▪Oil prices rose for an eighth consecutive day, with Brent crude reaching $111.78 a barrel amid continued U.S. maritime blockades of Iranian ports.
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By Brendan Cole, Toby Meyjes, and John FengShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.President Donald Trump has shared a seemingly AI-generated image of himself holding an assault rifle with the caption "No More Mr. Nice Guy" as he warned Iran it "better get smart" over a deal to end the war.Negotiations between Washington and Tehran have stalled with Trump, who has vowed to prevent Iran from building an atomic weapon, reportedly rejecting a proposal from Iran to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz but deal with its nuclear program later.The president wants Iran's nuclear threat eliminated in any deal, U.S.
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