US Envoy Reveals Trump's Frustration Over Iran's Refusal to Yield Despite Military Pressure

US Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that US President Donald Trump has questioned why Iran is not yielding to the nuclear deal despite intense military pressure. He revealed that Trump expressed curiosity as to why Iran is not taking Washington's warnings seriously while increasing pressure regarding the nuclear agreement.

As negotiations between the United States and Iran resume in Geneva, mediated by Oman, Washington has reinforced its warnings by dispatching two aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and additional weaponry to the region. In this context, Witkoff told Fox News during an interview with Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara, that the President is "curious" about Iran's stance.

"I don't want to use the word 'disappointed' because he understands they have many options," Witkoff said, "but he is curious—why haven't they surrendered?" Although he hesitated to use the word 'surrender,' he noted that the President is raising the question of why Iran is not moving decisively in negotiations amidst the intense military presence and naval power pressure. "Why don't they come to us and say, 'We don't need weapons, we are ready to do this'?" he questioned.

In the interview, Witkoff confirmed meeting with former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who has been unable to return to the country since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, under the President's direction, but did not provide detailed information. Last week, Pahlavi, speaking in Munich while discussions about regime change in Iran being suitable for Trump were ongoing, stated he was ready to lead the country toward a "secular democratic future."

Witkoff's comments come against the backdrop of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signaling that a draft proposal for a potential deal with Washington could be ready within a few days. Trump had given Iran a maximum deadline of 15 days on Thursday to agree to concerns regarding its nuclear program.

While talks continue in Geneva, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated on Tuesday that Trump would not succeed in destroying the Islamic Republic. Western nations have accused Iran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons, which Tehran denies, asserting its right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes.

Iran has stated it desires negotiations to end the severe pressure on its economy due to economic sanctions. Tehran has also accused external powers of involvement in the anti-government protests that occurred in December. Amidst all these developments, the Trump administration's hardline stance and Iran's resistant response appear set to be decisive factors guiding the direction of negotiations in the coming days.