Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy if the United States changes its approach.
Talks remain deadlocked after April ceasefire
Trump’s comments suggested the deadlock over the two-month-old war is likely to persist, even as he has looked to end a conflict described as deeply unpopular among Americans.
The United States and Iran have suspended hostilities since an April 8 ceasefire, but the two countries remain at odds over issues including Iran’s nuclear ambitions and control over the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides have yet to agree to a second meeting after a brief summit of senior officials in Islamabad last month.
It was unclear what Iran submitted in its fresh proposal, and Iran’s Foreign Ministry has cautioned against expecting quick results.
Trump comments on proposal and ongoing contacts
“They want to make a deal, but … I’m not satisfied with it,” Trump told reporters at the White House. He also said the Iranian leadership was “very disjointed” and split into two or three groups.
“They’re asking for things that I can’t agree to,” he said, adding that negotiations by phone were continuing.
Later on Friday, during a speech in Florida, Trump said the United States would not end its confrontation with Iran early “and then have the problem arise in three more years.”
Troop withdrawal from Germany strains allied ties
U.S. relations with traditional allies were further strained over Iran as the United States announced it was withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany.
Trump had threatened a drawdown over differences with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said on Monday that the Iranians were humiliating the United States and that the Americans lacked an exit strategy.
A senior Pentagon official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the German comments were “inappropriate and unhelpful.”
“The president is rightly reacting to these counterproductive remarks,” the official said.
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