Trump Says He's 'Losing Faith' in Iran as Nuclear Talks Continue Amid Fresh War Threats

When Donald Trump says diplomacy is running out of road, the world pays attention.

Speaking at a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, the US President said he was increasingly sceptical that Iran was negotiating in good faith, accusing Tehran of repeatedly breaking its promises even as talks over its nuclear programme continue.

"They do lie, and they do misrepresent," Trump said. "They always want to talk, but they break their word so often."

Despite his criticism, Trump confirmed that negotiations remain active, with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior adviser Jared Kushner continuing discussions with Iranian officials.

But his remarks also carried a warning. Trump pointed to a recent missile attack on a US military base in Jordan, saying it happened while negotiations were underway. "They always want to talk," he said. "Instead, I got a call... that they had just shot five missiles at one of our bases."

Asked whether more attacks could follow, Trump refused to rule out further escalation. "You always have to keep your guard up." The comments come as Washington and Tehran continue diplomatic efforts over Iran's nuclear programme, even as tensions across the Middle East remain high.

Reports say US, Israel weighing fresh strikes

Trump's remarks coincided with multiple media reports suggesting Washington is considering a fresh round of military action against Iran.

According to Axios, President Trump is weighing air strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure within days to increase pressure on Tehran during ceasefire negotiations. The report said Israel could also participate in the operation, potentially reopening direct military confrontation between the two countries.

The Wall Street Journal separately reported that Trump has ordered preparations for a renewed military campaign that could begin as early as this weekend if diplomacy fails.

Meanwhile, CBS News reported that US and Israeli officials are discussing possible joint strikes targeting Iranian petroleum refineries, power plants and other energy-related infrastructure, although final approval has not yet been granted.

Trump himself appeared to hint at possible military action. "We'll be hitting them very hard," he said during remarks at Camp David, adding that Iran could eventually conclude that it "just can't take it anymore."

Iran warns it will retaliate

Tehran has responded with an equally blunt warning.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, a senior Iranian security official dismissed reports of possible US and Israeli strikes as "a kind of madness" and said Iran has already prepared retaliation plans.

The official claimed Iran is ready to target critical Israeli infrastructure as well as American energy facilities across the Middle East if attacked.

Iran also argued that its armed forces had already demonstrated both their capability and willingness during months of regional conflict, warning that any new military campaign would trigger a wider response.

The exchange of threats has intensified concerns that diplomacy and military escalation are now unfolding simultaneously, raising the risk that a single strike could push the region into another broader conflict.

For now, negotiations remain alive. But so do preparations for war.

(With inputs from ANI)