Trump Claims Iran War Will End Soon Amid Peace Talks, But Tehran Pushes Back

President Donald Trump is publicly optimistic that the war with Iran could end swiftly following “very good” talks and a US peace proposal currently under review in Tehran. Speaking at the White House, Trump claimed Iran wants to “make a deal badly” and insisted that if an agreement is reached, Iran “can’t have nuclear weapons.” He even threatened to “bomb the hell out of them” if negotiations fail.

Behind the scenes, however, Iranian officials are far less enthusiastic. Tehran has yet to formally respond to the US proposal, which reportedly includes a 14-point memorandum of understanding that would halt Iran’s nuclear enrichment for at least 12 years in exchange for lifting sanctions and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iranian lawmakers and diplomats describe the US offer as largely unrealistic and dismiss it as “more of an American wish list than a reality.”

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that the negotiations are ongoing and no agreement has been reached. Iranian Parliament spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei warned that the US “will not gain anything in a war they are losing that they have not gained in face-to-face negotiations.” Meanwhile, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that the US proposal contains unacceptable demands, though specifics were not disclosed.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical sticking point. Iran insists it will maintain control over the waterway through which a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps recently announced new protocols requiring payments in Iranian currency for passage and reparations from countries involved in the conflict.

Trump’s recent military operation to escort ships through the Strait, dubbed “Project Freedom,” was paused after only one day amid reports of Iranian missile and small boat attacks. Iran’s parliament speaker mocked US media reports of a nearing deal as “Operation Trust Me Bro failed” and dismissed the US effort as “Operation Fauxios.”

This latest round of talks comes as Trump prepares for a trip to China and attempts to use foreign conflict to distract from mounting domestic scandals. Despite Trump’s confident rhetoric, the stark differences between the US and Iranian positions suggest that any peace agreement remains elusive. The administration’s pattern of escalating military pressure while simultaneously seeking diplomatic breakthroughs reflects a dangerous gamble with global stability and democratic accountability at home.