The deal may be on the table. But Trump isn’t buying it — yet.
President Donald Trump said Friday he is “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest negotiation proposal, delivered through Pakistan, casting doubt on whether a breakthrough to end the conflict is anywhere close.
“So they want to make a deal but I’m not satisfied with it. So we’ll see what happens. Iran wants to make a deal because they have no military left, essentially. And they want to make a deal, but I’m not satisfied with it,” Trump said.
The blunt assessment comes as backchannel diplomacy intensifies, with Pakistan serving as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran.
Trump made clear the sticking points remain significant.
When pressed for details, the president said Iran is seeking concessions he cannot accept, signaling that the gap between the two sides is still wide.
Despite that, communication remains active.
“We have great respect for Pakistan and Islamabad and tremendous respect for the prime minister and the field marshal. And they’re working with us. They continue to work with us,” Trump said when asked about potentially sending another U.S. delegation to the region.
“But the trip is a very long one, and we’re doing everything in terms of negotiating right now,” he added, pointing to ongoing phone diplomacy rather than in-person talks.
Trump also raised serious questions about Iran’s internal stability, suggesting the regime’s fractured leadership is complicating negotiations.
“They’ve made strides, but I’m not sure if they ever get there. There’s tremendous discord. They’re having a tremendous problem getting along with each other in Iran,” Trump said.
“The leadership is very disjointed. It’s got two to three groups, maybe four. And it’s a very disjointed leadership. And with that being said, they all want to make a deal, but they’re all messed up.”
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"We'll see what happens. Iran wants to make a deal because they have no military left, essentially, and they want to make a deal, but I'm not satisfied with it." pic.twitter.com/NCVJLZzn5U
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