Trump delays Iran deal decision as Tehran rejects U.S. demands
Trump delays final decision on Iran deal after high-stakes White House meeting, as Tehran rejects U.S. demands
U.S. President Donald Trump concluded a two-hour crisis meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday without announcing a deal to end the conflict with Iran, despite earlier pledges to make a "final decision." The delay follows Tehran’s public rejection of key U.S. conditions, escalating tensions as both sides accuse the other of stalling negotiations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Washington remains "more than capable" of resuming military strikes if talks collapse, emphasizing the U.S. would not accept a deal that fails to meet its "red lines." These include Iran’s withdrawal of forces from disputed territories, the unfreezing of Iranian assets held abroad, and guarantees against further attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz—where a temporary reopening agreement reportedly stalled after a U.S. strike on Iran’s southern coast last week. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, dismissed Trump’s characterization of the talks as "a mixture of truth and lies," while Iran’s chief negotiator expressed "deep mistrust" over U.S. demands, according to German outlet *FAZ* .
The impasse comes amid mounting domestic pressure on Trump, with midterm elections looming and energy prices surging due to disrupted oil shipments. Iran, meanwhile, faces severe economic strain, with tankers backed up at ports and daily oil revenues reportedly halved since the conflict’s escalation in February. A senior U.S. official told the *New York Times* that negotiators are "close" to an agreement but remain deadlocked over the sequencing of sanctions relief and Iranian concessions .
Background tensions flared last week when the U.S. struck Iranian drone launch sites near the Strait of Hormuz, citing self-defense after mine-laying boats were detected. Tehran retaliated within hours, targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait, though no casualties were reported. The exchange underscored the fragility of the current ceasefire, which has held since late April but remains uncodified in a formal agreement.
Trump’s decision to defer a verdict—his second delay in a week—leaves the conflict’s trajectory uncertain. Analysts suggest the U.S. may seek to leverage Iran’s economic desperation, while Tehran’s leadership appears divided between hardliners advocating resistance and pragmatists pushing for a deal. With no further meetings announced, the next 48 hours are critical: Hegseth’s warning of renewed strikes suggests the administration’s patience is not infinite.
Trump delays Iran deal decision as Tehran rejects U.S. demands
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Iran-US war latest: Trump ends final decision meeting without announcing deal and outlines key demands US defence secretary Pete Hegseth warns Washington more than capable of resuming attacks on Iran if talks fail
independent · 8 days ago
Trump will remain patient in pursuit of a deal with Iran, says Hegseth US president wants to make a great deal as Washington and Tehran seek to end the conflict
financial times · 8 days ago
#Iran #USA Trump concluded a two-hour meeting with advisers regarding a potential deal with Iran without announcing a decision. The discussions were focused on extending a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but no final agreement has been reached yet. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · 8 days ago
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faz · 8 days ago
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die zeit · 8 days ago
Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. Trump accetterà accordo con Iran solo se rispetterà le sue linee rosse Conclusa dopo circa due ore la riunione convocata da Donald Trump nella Situation Room della Casa Bianca, ma ancora nessuna decisione sullaccordo
corriere · 8 days ago
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france24 · 8 days ago
Iran: Is Trump Bored?, Bolivia at Breaking point A Spanish Scandal Its been a week where, 90 days into the conflict and ceasefire stand-off with Iran, both Tehran and Washington are insisting time is on their side — each claiming the other needs a deal more urgently. Pressure is growing on the Trump administration with soaring energy prices and midterm elections approaching, while Iran is reportedly losing huge oil revenues with tankers backed up in port. Reports suggested a temporary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was close, before the US struck Irans southern coast, calling it self-defence against mine-laying boats and drone launch sites. Tehran threatened retaliation, US bases in Kuwait were targeted within hours, and talks over a wider deal continue tonight.
france24 · 8 days ago
Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran reut.rs/4nTYxe5
bluesky bot · 8 days ago
Trump heads into Situation Room to potentially finalise Iran deal Donald Trump says hes in the Situation Room at the White House to make a final determination on a deal with Iran.
aljazeera · 8 days ago
🇺🇸🇮🇷🇶🇦🇮🇱🇱🇧🇱🇧🇵🇰- According to the New York Times, Donald Trumps Situation Room meeting lasted approximately two hours but concluded without a decision on any new deal with Iran, according to a senior administration official. ➡️ The administration believes it is close to an agreement, though certain matters remain under debate, including the unfreezing of Iranian funds.
telegram bot · 8 days ago
Iran: Ingen färdig överenskommelse med USA Det finns ingen färdig överenskommelse mellan USA och Iran, uppger det iranska utrikesdepartementets talesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. USA:s president Trump håller på fredagen möte i Vita husets krisledningsrum för att fatta ett slutgiltigt beslut om Iran.
dagens nyheter · 8 days ago