US President Donald Trump says his negotiators should not “rush” toward a Middle East agreement with Iran, even as both Tehran and Washington indicate progress. The remarks come as the United States and Iran observe a ceasefire that has been in place since April 8, while mediators work toward a negotiated settlement. According to the accounts, Iran continues to impose controls affecting Gulf shipping, and the United States maintains a blockade of Iran’s ports. The conflict began after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, after which Iran carried out missile and drone attacks across the region. In this context, Trump’s comments emphasize caution despite improving signals from the parties. The sources do not describe specific new concessions or a finalized timetable, but they characterize ongoing mediation and the ceasefire as the immediate backdrop to US-Iran negotiations. The overall reporting focuses on the gap between reported movement toward an agreement and Trump’s message to slow down and manage expectations.