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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump has stated that achieving “a real end” to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran would be preferable to a temporary ceasefire, signaling impatience with protracted negotiations and ambiguity about renewed diplomatic efforts.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after an early return from the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said, “We’re not looking for a ceasefire. We’re looking for better than that—an end, a real end, not just a pause or surrender.”
Trump is set to convene with his national security team in the White House Situation Room, amid increasing pressure from Israeli officials to escalate U.S. involvement in efforts to neutralize Iran’s nuclear infrastructure—operations that would likely require advanced U.S. military assets.
While Trump has made conflicting statements in recent days—encouraging Tehran to return to nuclear talks while simultaneously warning civilians in Tehran to evacuate the city—his tone on Tuesday suggested hardening resolve.
Asked whether he believed U.S. munitions could eliminate Iran’s underground nuclear facilities, Trump replied, “There’s no guarantee in anything.”
Despite reports that Trump had asked his team, including special envoy Steve Witkoff, to pursue talks with Iranian representatives, he downplayed the likelihood of immediate engagement. “It depends on what happens when I get back,” he said. “I’m not too much in the mood to negotiate.”
He also mentioned Vice President JD Vance as a potential envoy, but remained vague about timelines or strategy.
Referencing a social media post in which he urged citizens of Tehran to evacuate, Trump clarified there was no imminent threat but emphasized caution: “I just want people to be safe.”
He further warned Iran against targeting American forces stationed in the region, saying any such action would provoke a severe and forceful response: “We’ll come down so hard—it’d be gloves off.”
Upon his return to the White House, Trump shared a message from U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who urged the president to seek spiritual guidance amid mounting pressures: “You have many voices speaking to you, but I believe you will hear from heaven—and that voice is far more important than mine or anyone else’s.”
