Multiple outlets report that President Donald Trump is encountering difficulties in pressuring Iran through negotiations and leverage. In coverage focused on Trump’s approach, reporters describe his use of a “cards” metaphor—suggesting he believes U.S. power and his strategy can force outcomes. However, they say that, on Iran, Trump appears to be confronting a weaker position than he expected. The reports state that Iran does not accept an agreement on Trump’s terms, leaving talks or efforts toward a deal stalled. Separately, the coverage links Trump’s frustration to uncertainty about the broader political and strategic environment, including signs of reduced public support in the United States. The articles also note that Trump’s travel plans include a trip to China during the same period, which is described as already delayed by his administration’s ongoing issues related to war policy. Overall, the synthesis is that Trump’s Iran policy is not producing the decisive results he anticipates, with both Iran’s resistance and domestic political pressure cited as factors.