US President Donald Trump says it will be a “very bad day” for Iran if a deal is not made over its nuclear ambitions.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran over its nuclear programme.

In a social media post, Trump said if the United States does not make a deal with Iran “it will be a very bad day for that Country and, very sadly, its people.”

READ MORE: Trump’s Iran strategy: threats, options and regional fears

The president’s statement comes amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

No further details about the potential consequences or the nature of a possible deal were provided in the brief post.

 The Sun Malaysia