President Donald Trump said Friday he is unhappy with Iran following the latest nuclear negotiations in Geneva, though he has not yet decided whether to use military force.
Trump told reporters, “I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have. So I’m not thrilled,” while stressing he prefers diplomacy but acknowledged, “sometimes you have to” act militarily.
The US-led talks in Geneva broke up Thursday without an agreement. Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, who mediated the indirect negotiations, said both sides plan to resume discussions “soon,” with technical-level meetings set for next week in Vienna. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed some progress was made, but key differences remain unresolved.
In response to heightened tensions, multiple countries issued warnings to their citizens in the region. The UK temporarily withdrew staff from its Tehran embassy and advised against “all but essential travel” to Israel. China, India, Canada, and Germany urged their nationals to leave Iran or Israel promptly, while France reiterated its caution. The US warned Americans in Iran to leave “immediately” and gave embassy staff in Israel the option to depart while commercial flights remain available.
Trump has ordered the largest US military buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion. Iran has pledged to respond with force if attacked. The US also announced Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel on Monday to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discuss regional priorities, including Iran. Rubio additionally designated Iran as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention,” a new US power to sanction countries that unjustly detain its citizens.
While tensions rise, diplomats and mediators continue efforts to revive talks, leaving the prospect of a deal—and the risk of conflict—uncertain.
