President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States is not rushing to finalize a peace agreement with Iran, even as the war between the two countries enters its fourth month and continues to affect global energy markets. Speaking in a Fox News interview with Lara Trump, the president said his priority is securing terms that prevent Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Trump said he would prefer a quick resolution, noting that lower gasoline prices could follow a settlement. But he argued that moving too quickly could weaken the U.S. negotiating position. He also said that if talks fail to produce acceptable terms, the United States could resume military action.
Negotiators from Washington and Tehran have been working for weeks on a potential agreement while a fragile ceasefire remains in place. The conflict has disrupted energy supplies, particularly after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the start of the war. The waterway is a major route for global oil shipments, carrying roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil, and it remains largely impassable.
The closure has contributed to higher fuel costs and broader inflation pressures. According to AAA, U.S. gasoline prices averaged about $4.34 per gallon on Sunday. The economic effects have added urgency to diplomatic efforts, though Trump indicated that he is willing to wait for terms he considers sufficient.
As part of any deal, Trump has demanded that Iran commit to never acquiring a nuclear weapon and immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A White House meeting on Friday ended without a decision, despite Trump previously suggesting he would make a final determination then. Axios reported Saturday that Trump requested revisions to the draft agreement, including language on Iran’s nuclear material and the strait’s reopening. Trump also said he added wording barring Iran from purchasing nuclear weapons.