President Donald Trump on Friday expressed frustration over nuclear negotiations with Iran, one day after talks ended without a breakthrough and as the U.S. Embassy in Israel urged staff who wish to leave to depart while commercial flights are still available.“No, I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have,” Trump said when asked about the status of negotiations. “It’d be wonderful if they negotiate really in good conscience, good faith and conscience. But they, they are not getting there.”The comments come as the president’s self-imposed 10- to 15-day negotiating window enters its final stretch. Trump has warned that “bad things will happen” if Iran does not agree to a “meaningful deal” on its nuclear program.The president has repeatedly insisted Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon. Iran’s foreign minister has said Tehran is seeking sanctions relief in exchange for limits on its nuclear program but has rejected calls to fully dismantle it.At the same time, the United States continues building up its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional aircraft, air defense systems, and naval assets, including carrier strike groups. Iran has warned it would target American forces if the U.S. launches an attack.When asked Friday about the risk of broader conflict in the region, Trump acknowledged, “There’s always a risk.”The U.S. ambassador urged staff considering departure from Israel to secure available flights, cautioning that options could become limited if the security situation deteriorates. Several other countries have also begun relocating diplomatic personnel amid concerns that tensions could escalate.Vice President JD Vance met with mediators Friday as diplomatic efforts continued, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Israel on Monday.
WASHINGTON —
President Donald Trump on Friday expressed frustration over nuclear negotiations with Iran, one day after talks ended without a breakthrough and as the U.S. Embassy in Israel urged staff who wish to leave to depart while commercial flights are still available.
“No, I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have,” Trump said when asked about the status of negotiations. “It’d be wonderful if they negotiate really in good conscience, good faith and conscience. But they, they are not getting there.”
The comments come as the president’s self-imposed 10- to 15-day negotiating window enters its final stretch. Trump has warned that “bad things will happen” if Iran does not agree to a “meaningful deal” on its nuclear program.
The president has repeatedly insisted Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon. Iran’s foreign minister has said Tehran is seeking sanctions relief in exchange for limits on its nuclear program but has rejected calls to fully dismantle it.
At the same time, the United States continues building up its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional aircraft, air defense systems, and naval assets, including carrier strike groups. Iran has warned it would target American forces if the U.S. launches an attack.
When asked Friday about the risk of broader conflict in the region, Trump acknowledged, “There’s always a risk.”
The U.S. ambassador urged staff considering departure from Israel to secure available flights, cautioning that options could become limited if the security situation deteriorates. Several other countries have also begun relocating diplomatic personnel amid concerns that tensions could escalate.
Vice President JD Vance met with mediators Friday as diplomatic efforts continued, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Israel on Monday.