By Gloria Ogbonna
President Donald Trump has reportedly made it clear that negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict are solely under his direction, telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the talks are “my business, not anyone else’s.”
The remarks were revealed by Barak Ravid, a global affairs correspondent for Axios, who shared details of a phone conversation he had with Trump. According to Ravid, the president expressed strong dissatisfaction with Iran’s response to a draft agreement intended to bring an end to escalating hostilities between Washington and Tehran.
“President Trump told me that he spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this evening and discussed the Iranian response with him,” Ravid wrote in a post on X. However, Trump reportedly emphasized that the issue of negotiations was only a small part of their broader discussion.
He described the call with Netanyahu as cordial and constructive, stating, “It was a very nice conversation. We have a good relationship, but this is my business, not anyone else’s,” referring specifically to the diplomatic efforts with Iran.
Trump’s blunt assessment of Tehran’s position was echoed in a separate post on Truth Social, the social media platform he founded. There, he did not mince words about Iran’s reply.
“I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Trump wrote, signaling frustration and potentially raising the stakes in already delicate negotiations.
The president’s comments come amid reports that Iran’s response failed to meet key U.S. demands in the draft framework designed to de-escalate tensions. While specific details of the proposed agreement have not been fully disclosed, Trump has repeatedly maintained that any deal must reflect American interests and ensure long-term regional stability.
In an interview with Breitbart News, Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq, underscored that the agreement must remain strictly between Washington and Tehran. Talabani described Trump as a “master of the deal,” arguing that the president would not allow outside interference to derail negotiations.
“The deal’s got to be between the U.S. and Iran, and he cannot allow a third party to ruin his deal,” Talabani said. He added that if Trump remains focused on what he described as an “America First agenda,” the president could ultimately secure an agreement beneficial to both nations. “That is also good for Iran,” Talabani noted, suggesting that a successful deal could stabilize the broader region.
Trump amplified Talabani’s remarks by sharing the interview on Truth Social prior to Ravid’s post, further reinforcing his position that the talks should not be influenced by external actors.
Earlier in the week, Breitbart News reporter Joshua Klein reported that Trump told journalists Iran “wants to make a deal badly.” The president pointed to what he described as “immense damage” inflicted on Iran’s military capabilities, including its nuclear facilities, ballistic missile systems, drone programs, naval forces, and wider military-industrial infrastructure.
As tensions continue, the diplomatic process appears increasingly fragile. In a notable development, Trump reportedly canceled a planned trip by U.S. representatives — including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner — to Pakistan, signaling that negotiations may be entering a more critical phase.
While the White House has not released full details of the draft agreement or Iran’s response, Trump’s public statements suggest growing impatience with Tehran’s posture. At the same time, his insistence that the talks remain under his direct authority underscores his determination to control the direction and outcome of one of the most consequential foreign policy challenges of his presidency.
With regional stability hanging in the balance, the coming days are likely to determine whether the diplomatic effort moves toward compromise — or deeper confrontation.
Source Breitbart
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