Trump Warns of 50% Tariff on Nations Supplying Weapons to Iran; No Exemptions

Donald Trump has linked tough trade threats with possible diplomatic talks on Iran, signalling a mix of pressure and negotiation after a two-week ceasefire deal. Trump warned of heavy tariffs on countries arming Tehran, yet also said Washington is ready to discuss sanctions relief and strict nuclear conditions with Iranian negotiators.

The temporary truce involves the United States, Iran and Israel, and is designed to calm a fast-growing confrontation. Tehran has said negotiations with Washington will begin in Islamabad on Friday. While US strikes are paused, Israel has stressed that the ceasefire does not extend to fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon, where over 1,500 people have died.

Donald Trump Iran sanctions and ceasefire tariffs threat

Trump announced the tariff threat on Truth Social, targeting any country that provides weapons to Iran. Trump wrote: "A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective immediately. There will be no exclusions or exemptions!" The post underlined Trump’s attempt to raise economic pressure.

Despite that warning, Trump also pointed to ongoing diplomatic efforts focused on sanctions and trade measures. Trump said Washington is discussing a structured plan with Tehran and claimed headway on specific items. "We are, and will be, talking Tariff and Sanctions relief with Iran. Many of the 15 points have already been agreed to," Trump stated, suggesting parts of a broader deal are already outlined.

Donald Trump Iran sanctions and ceasefire nuclear conditions

Trump laid out tough nuclear demands for Iran as part of any understanding. Trump repeated that there would be "no enrichment" of uranium by Tehran and linked this to cooperation on buried nuclear material. Trump wrote that "The United States will work closely with Iran, which we have determined has gone through what will be a very productive Regime Change!" shortly after announcing the ceasefire with the Islamic republic.

Trump added more detailed conditions on nuclear facilities allegedly hit during last year’s US airstrike. Trump declared: "There will be no enrichment of Uranium, and the United States will, working with Iran, dig up and remove all of the deeply buried (B-2 Bombers) Nuclear 'Dust'." Earlier that day, Trump had warned that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran rejected terms such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump Iran sanctions and ceasefire regional reaction

Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded with clear distrust towards US promises, despite the ceasefire framework. In a statement on Telegram, the Guards said it has "no trust" in Washington and stressed loyalty to "His Holiness Mojtaba Khamenei". The force said "the Iranian nation's dedicated guards" have a "finger...on the trigger" and are ready to follow orders.

The Guards urged Gulf states to reconsider security cooperation with the United States, accusing Washington of long-term deceit. The statement added: "The enemy has always been deceitful, and we have no trust in its promises, and we will respond to every aggression at a greater level." Israel meanwhile supports the limited halt, yet its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon continues, raising fears of further regional strain.

Event	Location	Key Detail
Ceasefire period	US, Iran, Israel	Two-week agreement to reduce tensions
Planned talks	Islamabad	US–Iran negotiations starting Friday
Lebanon conflict	Lebanon	Over 1,500 killed in fighting with Hezbollah

The mix of tariff threats, nuclear demands and talk of sanctions relief shows a complex US strategy towards Iran during the ceasefire period. With Israel continuing operations in Lebanon and the Guards voicing deep scepticism, the agreement remains fragile, and regional actors now weigh Trump’s economic warnings against the possibility of limited diplomatic progress.

FAQs

What is the duration and scope of the ceasefire period mentioned, and which parties are involved?

The ceasefire lasts two weeks and involves the United States, Iran, and Israel to reduce tensions, with talks planned in Islamabad and ongoing fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon continuing.

What tariff measure did Donald Trump threaten, and who would it affect?

Trump threatened a 50% tariff on any goods sold to the United States by countries supplying weapons to Iran, with no exclusions.

What nuclear conditions did Trump set for Iran as part of any understanding?

Trump demanded no uranium enrichment by Iran and coordination on dismantling buried nuclear material, including removing deeply buried material, as part of any deal.

How did Iran’s Revolutionary Guard respond to US promises during the ceasefire period?

The IRGC expressed distrust, stating they have no trust in Washington, reaffirming loyalty to Supreme Leader Khamenei, and warning they could respond to aggression at a higher level.

What is the status of planned talks and how might the regional situation evolve during the ceasefire?

Talks between the US and Iran are planned to begin in Islamabad, while US strikes pause and Israel continues actions in Lebanon, making the ceasefire fragile as regional actors weigh economic pressure against limited diplomatic progress.