Trump Says US Still Not Satisfied With Iran Deal Talks

US President Donald Trump has said he is “not satisfied” with the terms of the deal currently being negotiated with Iran.

He said Tehran was “very much intent” on reaching an agreement to end the conflict, but added that “so far they haven’t gotten there,” while repeating Washington’s readiness to resume strikes if no deal is reached.

His remarks came after Iranian state TV published what it claimed were details of a draft agreement, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the withdrawal of US forces from the region. The White House dismissed the report as a “complete fabrication.”

Both sides had earlier signalled progress in negotiations last week, raising speculation that an agreement was near. However, Tehran later warned that a deal was “not imminent,” while Trump said he had instructed negotiators “not to rush into” any agreement.

Speaking during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Trump said: “They just want to make a deal — I don’t think they have a choice.” He added: “Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far, they haven’t gotten there and we’re not satisfied with it.”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said there had been “some progress and some interest” in the talks, adding that the next few hours and days would determine whether further progress could be achieved.Neither Trump nor Rubio provided details on the specific disagreements still blocking an agreement.

Trump also did not comment directly on the reported 14-point draft published by Iranian media, which claimed the US would lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports. In return, Iran would restore commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month, with vessel management handled by Iran and Oman.

The reported draft made no mention of Iran abandoning its nuclear programme or surrendering its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

The US and Israel launched major strikes against Iran on 28 February, triggering conflict across the Middle East. Iran responded with attacks on Israel and US-allied Gulf states, while effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, causing global oil prices to surge.

A ceasefire agreed on 8 April has largely held, although tensions remain high. On Monday, the US carried out strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats it claimed were attempting to place mines, describing the operation as self-defence aimed at protecting American troops.

Tehran condemned the strikes as a “gross violation” of the ceasefire agreement.