Trump says he’s not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal for talks
Key takeaways
- Trump praised Pakistan’s mediation efforts, saying negotiations by phone were continuing.
- “They’ve made strides, but I’m not sure if they ever get there,” Trump said. “They’re asking for things that I can’t agree to.”
- Global oil prices, which remain well above $100 a barrel, had eased following news of the Iranian proposal.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy if the United States changes its approach.
Trump’s comments came after Iranian state media and a Pakistani official said Iran had submitted its latest proposal for negotiations, raising some hope that a deadlock in efforts to end the war might be broken.
“They want to make a deal, but … I’m not satisfied with it,” Trump told reporters as he left the White House on a trip to Florida, adding that the Iranian leadership was “very disjointed” and split into two or three groups.