Trump Discusses Iran Proposals Amid Ongoing Tensions

On Saturday, President Trump addressed reporters before boarding a flight, sharing his views on Iran’s latest proposals and hinting at potential military and diplomatic responses as the situation remains tense.

During one interaction, a journalist pointed out that approximately 85 percent of Iran’s nuclear missile production capabilities had been eliminated. The question was whether the U.S. should aim to get rid of the final 15 percent. Trump replied, “I’d like to eliminate it. It would just be the beginning of them accumulating again — and, yes, I would prefer to eliminate it.”

He also mentioned that he was “considering” Iran’s proposal, stating, “I’ll share more about that later… They discussed trading concepts. They’ll provide the exact wording.”

When asked about his previous comments suggesting the U.S. might be better off without a deal, Trump clarified: “I never said that. I mentioned that leaving now would mean taking 20 years to rebuild, but we aren’t leaving now. We’ll ensure no one has to return in two years or five years.”

Additionally, Trump posted on Truth Social that he would examine the plan Iran had sent, expressing skepticism: “I don’t think it’s acceptable since they haven’t fully paid the price for their actions over the last 47 years. Thank you for paying attention to this matter!”

Regarding the conditions for possibly resuming military strikes against Iran, Trump was vague but acknowledged the option. “I don’t want to specify. I can’t disclose to reporters. If they misbehave or do something wrong, we’ll see. That’s certainly a possibility.”

These remarks come amidst high tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which escalated following U.S. attacks on Iranian targets starting on February 28, 2026. A ceasefire was ordered on April 7, marking a period without direct conflict.

In a letter to Congress dated May 1, Trump stated, “The threat from Iran to the U.S. and our military is still significant,” and noted that the military would continue to adjust its posture in the region. He reiterated that the strikes were necessary “to protect Americans and our interests at home and abroad,” emphasizing that U.S. forces remain ready to respond to ongoing threats.