US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, casting doubt on the chances of reaching a final agreement despite continued negotiations.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the proposal fell short of US expectations. “They want to make a deal, but I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens,” he said, adding that while Tehran had made some progress, uncertainty remained over whether a deal could ultimately be secured.
“They’ve made strides, but I’m not sure if they ever get there,” Trump said during remarks on the South Lawn, indicating a cautious outlook on the diplomatic process.
The US President also pointed to internal divisions within Iran’s leadership as a potential obstacle to progress. “The leadership is very disjointed… they all want to make a deal, but they’re all messed up,” he said, suggesting that competing factions in Tehran could be complicating negotiations.
The remarks come after Iran submitted a fresh proposal in response to amendmtrumptrumpents introduced by Washington to a draft framework aimed at ending the West Asia conflict. According to reports, the proposal was conveyed through Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator in the talks.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff had earlier sent a revised set of conditions, reportedly emphasising the reintroduction of the nuclear issue into the negotiations. Among the proposed changes is a demand that Iran commit to not transferring enriched uranium from its damaged nuclear facilities or resuming related activities while talks are ongoing.
