President Donald Trump indicated a hardening stance toward Iran on Friday, stating he was “not thrilled” with the progress of ongoing negotiations regarding its nuclear program. The remarks, made in Washington, suggest growing impatience within the administration as talks continue to stall.
“I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have,” Trump said, without specifying the demands being made. He added, “We haven’t made a final decision. We’re not exactly happy with the way they’re negotiating. They cannot have nuclear weapons… It’d be nicer if we could do it without [the military], but sometimes you have to do it with.”
The President’s comments come amid increasing scrutiny of the negotiations and a renewed debate over the potential for military action. According to a fact-check by PBS NewsHour, Trump has previously made claims to justify potential strikes against Iran, some of which have been disputed.
Canada has publicly voiced its support for potential U.S. Action, with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stating the country backs U.S. Efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. “Canada supports U.S. Actions in destroying Iran’s nuclear program,” Macklem said, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
The New York Times has similarly published a fact-check of Trump’s statements regarding Iran, identifying several claims as either false or unproven. The article details discrepancies between the administration’s public justifications for a potential attack and available evidence.
The BBC reported that Trump’s dissatisfaction follows the latest round of talks, but details of those discussions remain scarce. The administration has not yet announced any specific next steps, leaving the future of the negotiations uncertain.
