A fresh proposal from Tehran prompted sharp criticism from President Trump, who warned internal splits may derail any negotiated settlement.
President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal to reach a war-ending agreement and voiced doubts about whether Iran would ever agree to such an agreement.
He told reporters at the White House.
«They want to strike a deal. I’m not happy with it»
– CNN
He did not specify which provisions of Iran’s latest document he considers unacceptable, and suggested that officials in Tehran may never reach an agreement on ending the war through negotiations.
Context of the negotiations and reaction
According to Trump, he has seen significant steps from Tehran, but that is not enough to persuade him that the goal can be achieved, and he spoke of a “huge rift” among Iranian leaders.
«They’ve made significant steps, but I’m not sure they’ll ever reach the goal»
– CNN
«The leadership is deeply divided. There are two to three groups, perhaps four, and it’s a very divided leadership. And given that, they all want to strike a deal, but they are all tangled up»
– CNN
Tehran has given its latest proposal for talks with the United States to Pakistani mediators.
Analysts note that the situation around the negotiations remains dynamic, and further statements by officials and new proposals could influence the course of talks between the United States and Iran.
In short, the negotiations will stay dynamic: the next steps by both sides will determine the direction of the relationship between the two countries.