Trump Accuses Iran of Delaying Cease-Fire Talks

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday that Iran has taken too long to negotiate a cease-fire deal.

"The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD"

Trump characterized Iran's military as disorganized and defeated, stating that Iran is "all talk and no action." He declared that Iran "will have to pay the price" for delaying truce talks.

Iran Responds

Earlier Wednesday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the United States of undermining diplomacy through contradictory messages, shifting positions, and repeated cease-fire violations.

"The United States is undermining diplomacy through contradictory messages, shifting positions, and repeated cease-fire violations."
— Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson

The dueling statements mark the latest escalation in rhetoric between the two nations, with both sides trading blame as cease-fire negotiations remain stalled.