'They do lie': Trump says he is 'losing faith' in Iran as nuclear talks continue

President Donald Trump expressed growing distrust in Iran on Friday, asserting that the nation consistently fails to uphold its promises. "They do lie, and they do misrepresent," Trump stated during a televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David. "They always want to talk, but they break their word so often."

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

Despite his sharp criticism, Trump confirmed that senior American officials remain engaged in active discussions with Iranian counterparts. He identified Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Senior Adviser Jared Kushner, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as key members of the negotiating team. "We have great people talking," Trump said.

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We have great people talking.

The US President highlighted regional security concerns, referencing a strike on an American military facility in Jordan that occurred while dialogue was ongoing. "Instead, I got a call from Pete that they just shot five missiles at one of our bases in Jordan," Trump said, referring to US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. When asked about the possibility of further hostile actions, Trump stated, "I think I'm going to be foolish to say no. You always have to keep your guard up."

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Instead, I got a call from Pete that they just shot five missiles at one of our bases in Jordan.

Evaluating Iran's long-term capabilities, Trump remarked that Tehran's capacity to sustain its current momentum would eventually diminish. "They get weaker. They get a little stronger, maybe now, but they'll get weaker, and then they peter out," he said. The President's comments come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran to address long-standing friction surrounding Iran's nuclear program and broader regional security.

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I think I'm going to be foolish to say no. You always have to keep your guard up.