U.S. President Donald Trump is set to convene a crucial meeting on Monday with his top national security and foreign policy advisers to determine the next steps in the ongoing conflict with Iran. As Trump Iran talks stall, tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown in diplomacy.
The high-level meeting comes at a time when negotiations have reached a deadlock, raising concerns about further escalation across the Middle East. During a televised address from the White House, President Trump maintained a firm stance, stating that the United States is “close to victory.” Despite a dip in approval ratings, he vowed to continue “extremely hard” military strikes against Iran for at least two to three more weeks, signalling no immediate shift in strategy or military posture.
The situation worsened after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Washington of being responsible for the collapse of talks held in Pakistan earlier this month. Those discussions marked the only formal diplomatic effort since the conflict began affecting regional stability and disrupting global economic conditions, particularly energy markets tied to oil supply routes.
Reports from Axios and ABC News suggest that the administration is reviewing a new proposal from Tehran. The proposal reportedly includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the U.S. naval blockade, and postponing nuclear negotiations until a later stage. However, U.S. officials have stated that the proposal does not meet Washington’s key demands or established “red lines.”
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As Trump Iran talks stall, earlier optimism following Araghchi’s visit to Islamabad has quickly faded. President Trump also cancelled a planned diplomatic mission involving envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, reinforcing a tougher stance on negotiations.
Speaking to Fox News, Trump made it clear that the United States expects Iran to take the initiative moving forward. He stated that if Iran wants negotiations, “they can come to us, or they can call us,” emphasising that Washington will not make the first move as tensions remain high.
