A Frustrated President Can’t Get the Deal Done
President Trump is struggling to finalize a deal with Iran, which he initially believed was nearly complete. Despite his efforts and escalating threats, negotiations have stalled, leading to frustration within his administration. The situation is complicated by regional pressures and concerns over Iran's military capabilities.
- ▪Trump skipped his son's wedding to focus on negotiating a deal with Iran.
- ▪His secretary of state, Marco Rubio, initially suggested a deal could be reached quickly, but timelines have since extended.
- ▪Trump's frustration stems from Iran's refusal to capitulate and the ongoing stalemate in negotiations.
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National SecurityA Frustrated President Can’t Get the Deal DoneThe agreement that Trump wants to strike with Iran keeps eluding him.By Jonathan Lemire and Nancy A. YoussefKent Nishimura / AFP / GettyMay 27, 2026, 3:33 PM ET ShareSave President Trump skipped his eldest son’s wedding and held staff back in Washington over the holiday weekend, expecting that a deal with Iran that he said on Saturday was “largely negotiated” would soon be ready. His secretary of state, Marco Rubio, who was on a four-day trip to India, said on Sunday that a deal could come that day. Then he said the same thing on Monday.
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