Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is “not exactly happy” with the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran, underscoring mounting frustration in Washington even as diplomacy continues.
Speaking to reporters before departing for Texas, Mr. Trump expressed concern over the pace and substance of the talks, which most recently took place in Geneva. “We’re not exactly happy with the way they’re negotiating,” he said, adding that Tehran must clearly and unequivocally commit to abandoning nuclear weapons ambitions. “They cannot have nuclear weapons,” Trump reiterated.
Trump emphasized that any agreement must be “meaningful,” and signaled that further discussions were expected in coming days. “We’ll see how it all works,” he said, indicating that while the United States is not satisfied with progress so far, it will continue to engage.
The remarks come after another round of indirect diplomacy in Switzerland ended without a breakthrough. Negotiators have struggled to reconcile U.S. demands — including a firm Iranian commitment never to build atomic arms — with Tehran’s insistence that its nuclear program is peaceful.
Trump’s comments also reflected rising tensions on the ground. A significant U.S. military buildup in the Middle East has prompted several countries to advise their citizens to leave Iran and neighbouring states amid fears of escalating conflict.
Despite his dissatisfaction, the president stopped short of ruling out continued talks. “We haven’t made a final decision,” he said, suggesting that diplomacy still has room to evolve.
The Times of India article highlights an increasingly complex situation in U.S.–Iran relations, where diplomatic engagements are being balanced against pressure tactics and the credible threat of force. How these competing strategies unfold in coming weeks could determine whether negotiations yield a lasting agreement — or further heighten tensions in the region.
