US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war, which has already caused thousands of deaths and deepened a global energy crisis. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he was unsure whether a peace deal could be reached, adding a sharp warning that military action could follow if diplomacy collapses.
“They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens,” he said, noting that Iran’s demands included conditions he could not accept. While he signaled a preference for a negotiated settlement to avoid further conflict, he also suggested that escalation remains a possibility if talks fail.
Efforts to reach a ceasefire have largely stalled, despite intermittent negotiations mediated through regional channels, including Pakistan. A temporary truce has held since early April, freezing hostilities that erupted after earlier US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
The dispute continues to center on security guarantees and Iran’s nuclear program, which Tehran insists is peaceful. Meanwhile, the wider international community is watching closely, particularly due to the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments.
Iranian officials say they remain open to diplomacy if US rhetoric softens, but both sides continue to accuse each other of unreasonable demands, leaving the conflict unresolved.
