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President Donald Trump said the United States is taking a patient approach to negotiations with Iran while warning that military action remains possible if Tehran does not accept U.S. terms.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
President Donald Trump has not announced a final decision on a proposed peace agreement with Iran, even as U.S. officials signaled that American forces remain prepared to resume military action if negotiations fail.
Trump had said Friday that he would make a decision after a weekend Situation Room meeting, but no announcement followed the meeting. The talks remain focused on U.S. demands tied to Iran’s military capabilities, its nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
In an interview on “My View with Lara Trump,” the president said Iran had agreed to language barring it from developing or acquiring a nuclear weapon.
“So now [the agreement] says, ‘We will not develop or in any way purchase a military weapon.’ That’s a big difference. So we’re getting what we want slowly — very tough negotiators,” Trump said.
Trump said he preferred an agreement because it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately, lower gasoline prices and prevent additional casualties. Still, he said the United States would take another course if Tehran refuses to meet U.S. terms.
“It takes a long time. I’m in no hurry… if you’re going to be in a hurry, you’re not going to make a good deal,” Trump said.
He added that if negotiations fail, “we’re going to end it a different way,” saying that would happen “slowly but surely.”
Pete Hegseth said at a defense summit in Asia on Saturday that the U.S. military is “more than capable” of resuming strikes against Iran’s military if peace talks collapse.
Trump also said the United States had destroyed Iran’s navy and air force and accused the media of minimizing U.S. military success in the region. He said he was hesitant to destroy the remainder of Iran’s military because of how long it could take the country to rebuild.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that the negotiations should not be judged until there is a clear outcome.
“We should not give importance to speculation, and we cannot judge the talks until we get to a clear result,” Araghchi said, according to Reuters.
The negotiations are unfolding alongside U.S. military pressure in regional waters. U.S. Central Command said American forces have redirected 118 commercial vessels and disabled five as of May 31 as part of the U.S. blockade against Iran. CENTCOM also said the U.S. military disabled a Gambian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday as part of Trump’s blockade on Iranian ports.
CENTCOM released footage Sunday of Navy operations connected to Operation Epic Fury, showing sailors aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier as the military maintained readiness near Iran.
“A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is essentially a self-contained city at sea. Roughly three football fields long, with over 5,000 Sailors on board, it takes the whole team — both above and below deck — to keep operations running smoothly,” CENTCOM wrote.
The administration is also adjusting its diplomatic posture in the region. Trump announced Sunday that U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack will take on additional duties as special presidential envoy to Syria and Iraq while continuing in his ambassador role.
“I am pleased to announce that United States Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, who has done an outstanding job, will be named Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and, likewise, Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, as we advance our strategic cooperation with the Governments of Syria and Iraq, our relationship with them continues to grow!” Trump wrote.
“Tom will remain Ambassador to Türkiye, and operate with the full backing of the United States Department of State. We greatly appreciate the work that Tom Barrack has done, and his continued willingness to serve our Country,” he added.
Barrack’s expanded role comes as the administration attempts to manage multiple regional flashpoints, including Syria, Iraq, Turkey’s influence and the broader U.S.-Iran conflict. The announcement also came amid reports that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched new attacks on separatist groups in northern Iraq.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged the United States and Iran to reach an agreement quickly after meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi.
“It is essential that an agreement between the United States and Iran be reached quickly,” Macron said.
“The priority must be the conclusion of a ceasefire and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without any conditions and in accordance with international law,” Macron said.
Macron said additional discussions should address “the nuclear and ballistic programs, and regional stability.” He also said France was prepared to support maritime traffic through an independent multinational mission established with the United Kingdom, assist nuclear talks and contribute to a regional security framework.
The French president also called for a halt to military strikes in Lebanon.
“Nothing justifies the major escalation currently underway in southern Lebanon,” Macron said.
Israel, meanwhile, continued to push deeper into Lebanon as part of its campaign against Hezbollah despite a supposed ceasefire. The continued operations have added pressure to the broader regional talks as Washington seeks to contain the conflict.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly submitted a resignation letter to the Office of the Supreme Leader, according to Iran International. The outlet reported that Pezeshkian wrote that he and his government had been excluded from major decision-making and that hard-line factions within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had filled the resulting vacuum.
The report said Pezeshkian stated that he could not govern effectively or fulfill his legal duties under those conditions and requested to step down immediately. It was unclear whether the resignation would be accepted by the Office of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that Iran’s economy has been badly damaged by U.S. sanctions and military action. He cited what he called the success of Operation Economic Fury and said the U.S. economy remains resilient despite the conflict.
Rep. Darrell Issa said on Fox News that the United States should seek tougher terms in any revised Iran peace framework. He discussed reports that Iran’s proposal included demands for hundreds of billions of dollars in war reparations for destroyed infrastructure.
Despite the diplomatic activity, Trump has not issued a final determination on the proposed agreement. The administration’s position remains that negotiations are still underway, but U.S. military action remains available if talks fail.