Iran war: Donald Trump refuses deal with Tehran despite rising costs
More than two weeks after the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out any agreement with Iran for now, stating that the terms offered are “not good enough.” In an interview with NBC, Trump emphasized that a deal must be “very strong” and include Tehran’s commitment to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
The war has disrupted the region and pushed global oil prices higher. Key locations such as Iran and Lebanon have suffered the majority of casualties, with more than 2,000 reported dead. In Tehran, life is slowly returning to normal as shops and cafés reopen, though banking operations and internet access remain heavily restricted.
The U.S. has already spent over $11 billion in the first week of operations. Trump has urged allied nations, including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the U.K., to deploy naval escorts to protect oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Tensions continue as Israel conducts strikes in western Iran, while Tehran promises retaliation against U.S.-linked targets.
The conflict remains highly volatile, with both sides escalating attacks and threats. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have vowed to “track and target” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signaling the potential for further regional destabilization.
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