Trump sours on potential Iran deal, warns it may never happen

US President Donald Trump speaks with the media prior to departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, May 1, 2026. Trump is going to Florida to speak at an event at The Villages and to attend the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches dinner. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

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Amanda Castro

By Amanda Castro

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After months of signaling that a negotiated end to the war with Iran was within reach, President Donald Trump on Friday struck a markedly tougher tone, reflecting growing public frustration with a conflict that has stretched on with no clear resolution. While he has repeatedly suggested a deal was possible, Trump has also maintained that he would not accept any agreement that fell short of his demands — a stance that has shaped expectations both inside Washington and among allies watching for signs of movement.

Speaking at the White House, Trump said he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to end the two‑month‑old war with the United States and Israel, even as Pakistani officials confirmed that Tehran had delivered an updated plan through their mediators. He acknowledged that Iran had made progress in recent talks, but argued that internal divisions within its leadership and the terms of the offer made it unacceptable

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