President Donald Trump said he was giving Iran one more opportunity to submit a workable proposal to end the war.
“We’d have to open the [Strait of Hormuz]. That would open immediately,” the President told reporters on Wednesday. “So we’re going to give this one shot. I’m in no hurry.”
Negotiations between the US and Iran appear to have stalled. The two sides have exchanged proposals with Pakistan acting as a mediator, but remain far apart on key issues. Trump went on to express skepticism that Tehran would send Washington an acceptable proposal.
“I just wonder whether or not they have the good of the people [in mind], because some of the things they’re doing, to me, means they don’t have the good of the people,” Trump said. “There’s a lot of anger now in Iran because people are living so badly … we’ll see what happens.”
The remarks followed a Truth Social post on Monday where Trump stated he was convinced to call off the strikes by Gulf Arab countries. “I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday. “To hold off on our planned Military attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow.”
Over the past month, Trump has threatened to attack Iran several times if Tehran did not make significant concessions, including giving up control over the Strait of Hormuz and severe restrictions on its nuclear program. However, when Tehran refused Trump’s demands, the President did not follow through on his threats.
