Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.
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""I'm not happy with the fact that they're not willing to give us what we have to have. So I'm not thrilled.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""I think we all prefer the diplomatic option. But it really depends on what the Iranians do and what they say.""
— JD Vance , Politician
""good progress" had been made but while there had been agreement on some issues, differences remained on others."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"I'm not happy with the fact that they're not willing to give us what we have to have. I'm not thrilled with that."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We haven't made a final decision."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I'm not happy with the fact that they're not willing to give us what we have to have."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They cannot have nuclear weapons."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I guess you could say there's always a risk."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Those wishing to take AD should do so TODAY."
— Mike Huckabee , Politician
"I am not happy with Iran's stance, but have not yet decided whether to attack."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have. I’m not thrilled with that."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They cannot have nuclear weapons."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We’re seeing both positive messages coming out of the diplomatic tracts, which we’re continuing to encourage."
— Antonio Guterres , Activist
"I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If I was President Trump, my only advice is just to give those negotiators enough room."
— Badr al-Busaidi , Politician
"I’d rather not tell you."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I guess you could say there’s always a risk."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Iran to be a state sponsor of wrongful detention."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"We’re not exactly happy with the way they’re negotiating."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We have the greatest military anywhere in the world, there’s nothing close."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It concluded with the mutual understanding that we will continue to engage in a more detailed manner on matters that are essential to any deal."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
""I'm not happy with the fact that they're not willing to give us what we have to have. So I'm not thrilled with that.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""I will never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror… to have a nuclear weapon.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I'm not happy with the fact that they're not willing to give us what we have to have. So I'm not thrilled."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We reiterate our call for Americans who are currently in Iran to leave immediately."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"If you cannot stockpile material that is enriched then there is no way you can actually create a bomb."
— Badr Albusaidi , Politician
"I'm not happy with the fact that they're not willing to give us what we have to have."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"My preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy, but one thing is certain: I will never allow the world's number one sponsor of terror, which they are by far, to have a nuclear weapon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"there is no chance the U.S. would get involved in a yearslong war in the Middle East 'with no end in sight.'"
— JD Vance , Politician
"there was perhaps more seriousness on both sides than before, with the aim of reaching a negotiated solution."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"It's been mass terror, and we're not going to take it any longer."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I don't think the US-Israeli strikes were legal."
— Dame Emily Thornberry , Politician
"Absolutely, unless we're attacked ourselves."
— Dame Emily Thornberry , Politician
"I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have. I’m not thrilled with that."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If I was President Trump, my only advice is just to give those negotiators enough room, enough space to really close these remaining areas that we need to discuss and agree upon."
— Badr al-Busaidi , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Oman's foreign minister who confirmed the U.S.-Iran talks.
Badr Albusaidi is the Foreign Minister of Oman.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Dame Emily Thornberry is a senior Labour MP and chairwoman of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Mike Huckabee is a former governor of Arkansas and the United States Ambassador to Israel.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
Vance is the US vice-president who publicly addressed the issue surrounding Henry Nowak's death.
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President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.
President Trump conveyed dissatisfaction with Iran's negotiation stance over its nuclear program and stated no final decision has been made regarding potential military action.
President Trump expressed unhappiness with Iran's negotiation approach and indicated that a final decision on military strikes has not been made.
President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's stance following recent nuclear program talks and mentioned that no decision has been made regarding potential military action.
President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of Iran nuclear talks but suggested negotiators be given more time to reach a deal to prevent further conflict in the Middle East.
President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's negotiation stance over its nuclear program and mentioned the possibility of military action, as UK and US embassy staff were withdrawn ahead of potential strikes.
President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the latest Iran nuclear talks but suggested negotiators be given more time to reach a deal to prevent further conflict in the Middle East.
President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's stance in nuclear talks, stating he is 'not happy' and has not yet decided on military action.
President Trump expressed frustration with Iran's position in nuclear talks but has not yet decided on military action after stalled Geneva negotiations.
President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's negotiation approach but indicated he would await further discussions before deciding on military action.
President Trump conveyed frustration over Iran's negotiation approach but indicated he would await further discussions before deciding on military action.
President Trump stated he is 'not happy' with Iran's negotiation stance and anticipates further discussions on the nuclear programme.
President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the latest Iran nuclear talks but suggested negotiators be given more time to reach a deal to prevent further conflict in the Middle East.
President Trump conveyed dissatisfaction with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program amid escalating tensions and military deployments.
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