U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s recent proposals aimed at concluding the ongoing conflict initiated by the United States and Israel against Iran. Speaking to reporters, Trump indicated that while Iran seeks a deal, he is not pleased with the current terms.
“They want a deal, but I am not satisfied with it, so we will see what happens. Iran wants a deal because they have no military left,” Trump stated.
He further remarked on the confusion among Iranian officials, suggesting that their leadership is in disarray.
“They are coming back. One says one thing, another says something else. They are very confused. Obviously, their country has been destroyed, to be frank,” he added.
When asked whether his administration would seek Congressional approval to continue military operations against Iran, Trump noted that such requests have not been made in the past.
“Because it has never been done before. No one has ever done this because it would be deemed unconstitutional. We are in contact with Congress,” Trump explained.
Under U.S. law, the President has a 60-day window to conduct military actions in response to an immediate threat or attack on the United States unless Congress votes to authorize war. The conflict with Iran commenced on February 28, meaning the deadline for such actions without Congressional approval would be May 1.
Trump emphasized the importance of considering ceasefire agreements declared by both the U.S. and Iran when calculating the exact expiration of this 60-day period.
Military Operations Against Iran
On February 28, Israel launched an attack on Tehran, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. Following this, Trump declared that U.S. forces had initiated a “major combat operation” aimed at eliminating imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime. He accused Iran of funding and training militants in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Hamas in Palestine.
According to Trump, the military operation’s objectives include dismantling Iran’s missile industry and naval capabilities, as well as preventing any further destabilization of the global order.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for launching missiles and drones towards Israel, as well as attacking U.S. military bases in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
On the same day, Trump announced the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a claim later confirmed by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
On March 1, the IRGC stated it was commencing the “most destructive offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic” against Israel and U.S. military installations. Trump responded by urging the Iranian regime to abandon these plans, warning of a “very strong blow” in retaliation.
By March 6, Trump reiterated the need for a complete change in Iran’s leadership, mentioning he had several candidates in mind for a potential new leader. On March 8, Iran’s Experts Assembly elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the deceased Supreme Leader, as the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.
On March 26, Trump announced a suspension of attacks on Iranian energy facilities until April 6. However, due to a lack of progress in negotiations, he extended the deadline by 20 hours to the evening of April 7.
Trump has threatened to destroy all bridges and power plants in Iran, warning that such actions would have devastating consequences for the Iranian people and could provoke dangerous responses throughout the region.
On April 6, Iran presented a separate ten-point plan to the U.S. and Israel for ending the war via Pakistan.
On April 7, Trump reported that he had agreed to postpone bombings of Iran and delay a “devastating attack” for two weeks, contingent upon the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He indicated that the ceasefire would be bilateral and that Iran’s ten-point proposal could serve as a basis for negotiations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz within two weeks would be possible “provided there is coordination with Iran’s armed forces and consideration of technical limitations.”
President Trump has voiced his discontent with Iran's peace proposals amid ongoing military operations initiated by the U.S. and Israel. The situation remains complex, with both sides navigating a tense landscape of negotiations and military actions.