Trump ‘Not Satisfied’ With Iran Proposal as Talks Continue/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump said he is “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal to end the war. Negotiations remain ongoing, with both diplomatic and military options still under consideration. Tensions persist as disagreements over nuclear terms and concessions continue.
Trump Iran Negotiations Quick Looks
- Donald Trump rejects latest Iran proposal
- Talks continue despite stalled progress
- Iran response delivered via Pakistani mediators
- U.S. maintains naval blockade
- Military options still under review
- Disputes over nuclear program central to talks
- Trump calls Iran leadership “very disjointed”
- Diplomacy and conflict both remain possible outcomes
Deep Look
Trump Rejects Latest Proposal
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.
“They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens,” Trump told reporters Friday at the White House.
Asked about what he sees as the proposal’s shortcomings, Trump said, “They’re asking for things I can’t agree to.”
Negotiations Continue Behind the Scenes
Despite the impasse, diplomatic engagement is ongoing.
Trump said discussions have continued by phone after he canceled a planned envoy trip to Pakistan, indicating negotiations remain active even as disagreements persist.
“We have just had a conversation with Iran. We will see what happens. But I am not happy,” he added.
Concerns Over Iran’s Leadership
Trump also raised concerns about internal divisions within Iran’s leadership.
“It’s a very disjointed leadership,” he said. “They all want to make a deal, but they’re all messed up.”
He added: “They have made strides, but I am not sure they will ever get there.”
Disputes Over Nuclear Terms
A central sticking point in negotiations involves Iran’s nuclear program.
U.S. officials have pushed for conditions that would prevent Iran from moving enriched uranium or restarting activity at damaged nuclear sites during talks.
These demands have reportedly been included in recent amendments to a draft agreement.
Iran Signals Willingness for Diplomacy
Iran has indicated openness to negotiations but pushed back on U.S. conditions.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said diplomacy could move forward “if the excessive demands, threatening rhetoric, and provocative actions of the American side change.”
This highlights the ongoing gap between both sides’ expectations.
Last weekend, Iran gave the U.S. a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage.
On Monday, White House envoy Steve Witkoff sent a list of amendments that focus on inserting the nuclear issue back into the draft text, according to a source with knowledge.
“We do not detail private diplomatic conversations. President Trump has been clear that Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon, and negotiations continue to ensure the short- and long-term national security of the United States,” White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told Axios.
Military Options Still on the Table
While diplomacy continues, the U.S. is also weighing military alternatives.
Trump met with top national security officials, including Pete Hegseth and senior military leaders, to review potential plans.
“There are options. Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever or do we want to try and make a deal. Those are the options,” Trump said.
He added that he prefers not to resume bombing, signaling a continued preference for a negotiated resolution.
High-Stakes Moment
The situation reflects a critical juncture in the conflict.
With a ceasefire still in place but fragile, both sides face pressure to either reach an agreement or risk renewed escalation.
The outcome of these negotiations could shape regional stability and global economic conditions.
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