President Donald Trump commented on the U.S.-Iranian ceasefire negotiations, stating that Iran is eager to make a deal. In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed frustration with political criticism affecting his negotiation efforts, urging critics to 'sit back and relax.' He emphasized that he is not in a hurry to finalize a deal, citing the need for careful negotiation with what he described as 'crafty' Iranian negotiators.
Over the weekend, U.S. military actions included strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps positions near the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran's downing of a U.S. drone. The U.S. Central Command reported that these strikes were defensive in nature, targeting Iranian radar and command sites. In response, Iran launched attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait, which prompted condemnation from the Kuwaiti foreign ministry.
Trump indicated that he is assessing a 60-day ceasefire extension proposal but has sent a counterproposal to Iran that emphasizes stricter terms regarding nuclear weapons. He claimed that Iran has agreed not to develop or purchase nuclear weapons, a commitment he noted has been part of previous negotiations. However, he acknowledged that this assurance has been a recurring element in discussions with Iran since the 2015 nuclear agreement, which he withdrew from in 2018.
