By Our Correspondent
National News – United States President Donald Trump has declared that Washington is not ready to negotiate a peace agreement to end the ongoing conflict with Iran, even as tensions intensify across the Middle East.
Speaking during an interview with NBC News, Trump said Tehran may be willing to negotiate, but the United States would continue military pressure until better terms are offered.
The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered its third week, with air strikes, missile attacks and threats from both sides raising fears of a broader regional crisis.
Trump warned that American forces could launch further strikes on strategic Iranian targets, including the vital oil hub at Kharg Island, if necessary.
According to the US leader, the current proposals from Iran are “not good enough,” suggesting Washington prefers to maintain military pressure rather than rush into a diplomatic settlement.
The conflict has already triggered global concern due to rising oil prices and disruption in energy shipments following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to keep the critical waterway closed, escalating the standoff with Western powers.
However, Trump questioned the situation in Tehran, saying it remains unclear whether the new leader is fully in control of the country’s leadership structure.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces have continued military operations in western Iran.
The Israeli military confirmed fresh strikes targeting facilities believed to be linked to Iran’s military infrastructure.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have responded with strong rhetoric, branding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a criminal and threatening retaliation.
Despite the hostilities, daily life in Tehran has begun showing signs of cautious recovery.
Traffic has increased in several parts of the capital, while cafés and markets have gradually reopened ahead of Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
International concern is growing as the conflict disrupts global energy supplies.
The United States has suggested a multinational naval operation to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe shipping.
So far, more than 1,200 people have reportedly died in the fighting, while millions of civilians have been displaced across Iran as the war continues to escalate.
