Trump Comments on Iran Negotiations and Oil Prices in CNBC Interview

In a phone interview with CNBC on June 1, 2026, President Donald Trump expressed indifference regarding the potential collapse of negotiations with Iran, stating, "I don't care if they're over, honestly." He described the discussions as becoming "very boring" and indicated that he was not concerned about oil prices, which had risen following reports of Iran's decision to halt talks. Trump mentioned that he would inquire with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the situation in Lebanon, where military operations involving Hezbollah are ongoing. He also stated that he had a productive call with Netanyahu and that any U.S. troops heading to Beirut had been turned back. Trump asserted that negotiations with Iran were still ongoing and suggested that Americans would be willing to accept higher gas prices if it meant preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He emphasized that oil prices would eventually decrease and criticized NATO's response to the situation, suggesting that the U.S. does not need NATO's assistance in the matter.