President Trump expresses frustration with Iran's negotiating tactics and vows continued military pressure.
President Trump expressed doubt regarding a diplomatic resolution with Iran during a Friday Cabinet meeting at Camp David. After a ballistic missile strike on a U.S. base in Jordan interrupted active negotiations, President Trump stated he was losing faith in Tehran's negotiators due to their frequent misrepresentations. While praising the diplomatic efforts of Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and JD Vance, President Trump noted that Iran often breaks its word and publicly denies discussions that have already occurred. Despite this frustration, the administration announced that military pressure would continue, with President Trump vowing to hit Iran "very hard" until they can no longer endure the pressure. President Trump framed the ongoing conflict as a decisive victory for the U.S., noting that the military capacity of Iran has been obliterated. He acknowledged public frustration with the war's pace, but maintained that Iran is performing poorly and remains dishonest in its dealings. The administration remains committed to a dual-track approach of simultaneous military action and diplomacy.