US President Donald Trump said the United States is not prepared to reach an agreement with Iran at this stage amid growing tensions in West Asia. Trump made the remarks during an interview with NBC News. He said Iran appears willing to negotiate an end to the conflict. However, he stressed that Washington will only accept an agreement if the terms are strong.

The statement comes as the United States and Israel continue military operations against Iran. The conflict has entered a more dangerous phase across the region.

Trump Says Current Terms Are Not Acceptable

Trump said the United States is not satisfied with the proposals that have been discussed so far. “Iran wants to make a deal, and I don’t want to make it because the terms aren’t good enough yet,” Trump said.

His comments indicate that Washington is not ready to move toward a ceasefire unless Iran agrees to stronger conditions.

Any Agreement Must Be ‘Very Solid’

The US president made it clear that any future deal must meet strict standards. Trump suggested that Iran’s nuclear programme would likely play a major role in negotiations, although he did not give detailed conditions.

“It has to be a very solid deal,” he said while declining to provide further details about the demands of the United States.

Focus on Security in Strait of Hormuz

Trump also said Washington is holding discussions with several countries to secure maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz. The narrow waterway is one of the most important global oil shipping routes. A large share of the world’s oil supplies passes through this corridor every day.

The US is working with partners to keep the route open and safe as tensions in the region rise.

Conflict Pushes Oil Prices Higher

The ongoing war in West Asia has already affected global energy markets. Oil prices have increased due to fears that shipping in the Strait of Hormuz could face disruptions.

Despite these concerns, Trump dismissed worries among Americans about higher fuel prices linked to the conflict.

During the interview, he also made a controversial remark about Iran’s leadership. Trump questioned whether the country’s new supreme leader was “even alive,” although he did not provide evidence to support the claim.

War Expands Across the Region

The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran began last month and has continued to intensify. Since then, Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes targeting Israel and US-linked positions in neighbouring countries. These attacks have widened the conflict and raised fears of further escalation.

Several countries and international organisations have called for restraint and de-escalation. However, Trump’s comments suggest that Washington is not ready to pursue a ceasefire unless its demands are met.

For now, the chances of negotiations remain uncertain as the conflict in West Asia continues.