U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran desires an agreement to bring an end to hostilities, but remains unwilling to sign onto the “right deal” with Washington.
Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews before departing for a rally in South Carolina, President Trump addressed the ongoing military conflict and economic campaign against Tehran, according to reporting by Reuters via Al-Monitor. When asked if U.S. military options were becoming limited, Trump rejected the premise, asserting that Washington is observing the cumulative impact of tightening economic measures and military pressure on Iran’s government.
“They would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal, in my opinion,” Trump told reporters, as detailed by Livemint. Highlighting Iran’s severe economic strain—including hyperinflation and military supply constraints—Trump insisted that the United States maintains comprehensive strategic control over the Persian Gulf region, particularly around the crucial Strait of Hormuz maritime corridor, according to coverage from the Times of Israel.
Addressing supporters at a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, Trump doubled down on his administration’s position regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, declaring that Iran “will never have a nuclear weapon,” as noted by India Today. The remarks coincide with an intensified economic offensive from Washington, with U.S. Treasury officials preparing to unveil additional secondary sanctions aimed at curbing global trade with Iran and penalizing third-party buyers of Iranian crude.
Iranian officials rejected Trump’s characterization of the geopolitical landscape, with Tehran’s foreign ministry labeling the proposed U.S. financial blockades as economic warfare while insisting that any resolution must include the complete lifting of maritime blockades and the release of frozen national assets.
