President Donald Trump said Thursday that negotiations with Iran have effectively reached an end, accusing Tehran of using weeks of diplomatic discussions to delay while avoiding a meaningful agreement. Speaking during an interview on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends,” Trump signaled that the United States is prepared to move forward without further talks if Iran refuses to accept the terms being offered.
When asked whether Iran had been given a final ultimatum, Trump said a deal was still available but suggested that Tehran would need to make a dramatic concession. He argued that the agreement on the table was highly favorable and claimed Iran could quickly end the conflict by accepting defeat. Trump also criticized media coverage of the situation, contending that some outlets continue to portray Iran as performing well despite what he described as severe military losses.
According to Trump, recent U.S. military operations have significantly weakened Iran’s capabilities. He asserted that Iran’s navy, air force, air-defense systems, missile infrastructure, and drone operations have suffered major setbacks. Trump claimed American forces now operate with little resistance and said Iran’s remaining offensive capacity has been sharply reduced.
The president also took aim at television commentators who, in his view, have mischaracterized the conflict. He specifically referenced MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, saying he was surprised by comments suggesting Iran was maintaining a strong position despite recent developments.
Trump’s remarks appeared more forceful than comments reported a day earlier by Fox News anchor Bret Baier, who said the president had expressed cautious optimism that an agreement could still be reached. Baier noted, however, that Trump also indicated military pressure on Iran could increase if diplomacy failed to produce results.
Meanwhile, attention remains focused on the strategically important Strait of Hormuz after Iranian state media reported the creation of new transit regulations for vessels passing through the waterway. The development has raised concerns about regional stability and international shipping as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain elevated.
