RismadarVoice Reporters, June 7, 2026
United States President, Donald Trump has said Iran has not yet agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between the two nations, attributing Tehran’s reluctance to what he described as the country’s strength and national pride.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Meet the Press moderator, Kristen Welker in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Trump expressed confidence that Iran would eventually be compelled to reach an agreement despite the delay in negotiations.
According to the president, Iranian leaders are facing realities they had never anticipated and may soon have no option but to make difficult concessions.
“They are proud and resilient people, but circumstances are forcing them to consider actions they once believed impossible,” Trump said. “Ultimately, they will have to make a decision.”
The comments come as diplomatic efforts continue to end the conflict, which entered its fourth month last week. Although both countries agreed to a ceasefire in April, tensions have remained high, with recent military exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz threatening to undermine progress.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently informed lawmakers that the military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury had officially concluded. He explained that recent American strikes were carried out in response to Iranian attacks on commercial and military vessels operating in the strategic waterway.
Rubio maintained that the actions were defensive measures designed to protect U.S. personnel and interests in the region.
The conflict has had significant economic consequences. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, has disrupted global energy supplies, leading to higher oil and fuel prices worldwide. The resulting economic pressure has intensified calls for a negotiated settlement.
However, Trump rejected criticism that his administration has been slow to secure peace, arguing that resolving decades-long hostilities requires patience.
“These disputes do not disappear overnight,” he said, noting that tensions between the United States and Iran have persisted for nearly five decades.
The president also claimed that U.S. military operations have severely weakened Iran’s military infrastructure. He said key drone production facilities, missile launch sites and weapons manufacturing centres had been destroyed, although Iran still retains some offensive capabilities.
Trump estimated that Iran currently possesses only about 21 to 22 per cent of the missile stockpile it had before the conflict began. Nevertheless, he acknowledged that the remaining arsenal still represents a significant threat.
His assessment follows a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region earlier this week, including strikes that reportedly affected Kuwait International Airport.
The Trump administration has consistently defended its military actions, arguing that they were necessary to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear ambitions. The conflict itself began after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting Iranian facilities.
Despite ongoing negotiations, Trump suggested that a diplomatic resolution is not guaranteed. He indicated that the United States would soon determine whether a formal agreement can be reached or whether alternative measures would be required.
While expressing hope for a peaceful outcome, the president warned that other options remain on the table if talks fail to produce results.
