US President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States remains uncertain about reaching an agreement with Iran, warning that Washington could either pursue a diplomatic settlement or escalate military action as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme continue without a breakthrough.
Speaking at the White House while addressing reporters, Trump said he was “not happy” with Iran’s latest proposals and indicated that recent communications had not produced satisfactory progress. “We just had a conversation with Iran. Let’s see what happens, but I would say that I’m not happy... They’ve got to come up with the right deal. At this moment, I’m not satisfied with what they’re offering,” he said.
Trump added that discussions were still ongoing through telephonic channels, but expressed doubt over whether an agreement could ultimately be reached. “We’re doing everything right now, in terms of the negotiation, telephonically. They’ve made strides, but I’m not sure if they ever get there,” he said.
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Laying out what he described as two possible paths forward, Trump said the United States could either opt for military escalation or continue seeking a diplomatic resolution. “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?... on a human basis, I’d prefer [a deal],” he said.
Trump also suggested that global energy markets could respond positively if tensions with Iran were resolved, saying oil and gas prices might fall in such a scenario. However, he declined to provide details when asked about the possibility of new military strikes, responding, “Why would I tell you that?”
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