Former United States President Donald Trump has said that Iran is not yet ready to reach a deal that would end the ongoing war in the Middle East, despite reports of behind the scenes discussions.

Speaking during a media interview, Trump said talks were taking place but insisted that Tehran had not shown enough commitment to accept the terms being proposed by the United States and its allies.

The comments come as the conflict between Iran and forces aligned with the United States and Israel continues to escalate across the region. In recent days, Iran has launched missile and drone strikes on several targets in the Gulf and the wider Middle East, prompting retaliatory military operations.

Trump said that while communication channels remain open, Iran must agree to stronger conditions before any agreement can be reached. He also indicated that Washington is continuing its military and strategic operations in the region while negotiations remain uncertain.

The situation has already caused significant humanitarian and economic consequences. The conflict has led to thousands of casualties and the displacement of millions of people, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have threatened global oil supplies and increased tensions among major world powers.

Iranian officials, however, have denied seeking a ceasefire and say they will continue to resist what they describe as foreign aggression. Analysts warn that unless diplomatic progress is made soon, the war could widen further across the Middle East.