Trump warns Iran must reach deal within 60 days Trump has warned Iran that it has 60 days to reach an agreement with Washington or face unspecified action. Speaking during a public address, Trump said that in “60 days, we have to make a deal otherwise we will do things that wont make them [Iranians] happy,” while adding that he did not believe the situation would reach that point. He also warned that any escalation could threaten oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes.