Trump Says Iran Deal Will Not Be Rushed Despite Midterm Concerns

US President Donald Trump has said he will not rush into a nuclear agreement with Iran due to upcoming midterm political considerations, insisting that Washington remains prepared to resume military action if ongoing negotiations fail to meet US expectations. His remarks came during a cabinet meeting at the White House, where he addressed the status of talks with Tehran and reiterated a hardline stance on sanctions and nuclear material.

Trump said Iran had expected political pressure linked to the upcoming midterm elections to influence US decision-making, but dismissed the idea. He stated that domestic electoral timelines would not affect his approach to foreign policy negotiations. According to him, the US is focused solely on securing terms that align with its strategic interests, regardless of political developments in Washington.

On the status of negotiations, Trump indicated that the United States is not yet satisfied with the current framework being discussed. He warned that if an agreement is not reached on US terms, further escalation, including military options, remains on the table. His comments underscored continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran as diplomatic efforts remain unresolved.

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The president also ruled out any sanctions relief in exchange for Iran surrendering its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. He said such concessions would not be part of the current negotiating framework, reinforcing the administration’s position that pressure measures will remain in place until a deal meeting US conditions is achieved. The statement came during an interview with PBS News, where he reiterated that sanctions relief would not be offered under the present discussions.

Separately, the White House dismissed reports from Iranian state media suggesting a preliminary draft agreement that included provisions such as US troop withdrawals from areas near Iran and easing of maritime restrictions. Officials described the claims as inaccurate, while emphasising that no finalised or verified agreement has been reached between the two sides. As diplomatic talks continue, the US administration maintains that Iran must agree to stricter terms on its nuclear programme, while signalling that all policy options remain under consideration if negotiations collapse.

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