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U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he is not satisfied with Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal, arguing that the terms on the table fall short of what Washington can accept as negotiations continue with limited progress.
Trump made it clear he is not convinced by Tehran’s approach, asserting that current demands remain unacceptable.
"They've got to come up with the right deal. At this moment, I'm not satisfied," he said.
Negotiations continue with Pakistan playing a mediating role, though Trump signaled frustration with the pace and coherence of discussions. He described the process as "very disjointed," adding that Iranian leaders appear divided on how to move forward.
While acknowledging limited progress, Trump suggested a breakthrough remains uncertain, noting, "I'm not sure if they ever get there."
The U.S. president also tied the outcome of the conflict to global energy markets, arguing that an end to the war could ease pressure on oil shipments currently stalled near the Strait of Hormuz and lower gasoline prices.
Later, addressing supporters in Florida, Trump reiterated his stance, saying Iran is "not coming through with the kind of deal that we have to have," and pledged to pursue a more durable resolution rather than a short-term fix.
In a separate remark, he described the U.S. Navy’s seizure of Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as economically beneficial, claiming Washington had taken control of cargo and oil during the blockade.
"We took over the cargo. Took over the oil, a very profitable business," Trump said, defending the move as a response to Iran’s long-standing threats to disrupt the key maritime route.
He argued that Tehran had effectively weaponized the strait in the past, prompting the U.S. to respond in kind.
On the Iranian side, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated Tehran remains open to negotiations but set clear conditions for re-engagement. According to Iran’s state broadcaster PressTV, he called on Washington to abandon what he described as "threatening rhetoric" and an "excessive approach."
Araghchi briefed regional counterparts, including officials in Türkiye, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, and Azerbaijan, outlining Iran’s position amid the fragile diplomatic process.
He maintained that Iran did not initiate the conflict and emphasized that its military remains ready to respond to any renewed escalation, while also noting that Tehran entered recent talks in good faith despite deep mistrust toward Washington.
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