Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Donald Trump will not accept what he describes as a “bad deal” with Iran. Speaking at the White House and at a press briefing where he also filled in for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Bessent outlined conditions he said Trump would require for any agreement. According to Bessent, Iran must turn over its highly enriched uranium, stop pursuing a nuclear weapon, and agree to keep the Strait of Hormuz fully open. He also addressed reporting that a 60-day truce extension could be waiting for the president’s approval, but reiterated that any eventual deal would need to meet Trump’s stated requirements. The statements presented do not specify whether negotiations are ongoing or what terms are currently on the table, but they clarify the benchmarks Bessent attributes to Trump. The remarks emphasize U.S. red lines tied to Iran’s nuclear activities and the security and access of the Strait of Hormuz, while maintaining that Trump would not proceed with an unfavorable arrangement.