US President Donald Trump says Iran is not ready to make the “right deal” and that the United States is observing “what happens” in the war involving Iran. Speaking to reporters, Trump says this does not necessarily mean US options are limited, but frames Washington’s approach as tracking developments as negotiations and pressure continue.
The remarks come alongside reporting that the US is pursuing maximum financial pressure. Al-Monitor, citing Reuters, says Washington pledged this week to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership. Middle East Eye also reports Trump linking his comments to the broader regional situation, including the Strait of Hormuz and US military leverage in the region. Across both outlets, the focus stays on Trump’s assessment of Iran’s negotiating readiness and the idea that US policy is tied to ongoing events rather than a fixed timeline for talks.
