Trump Makes Frantic Excuse After Iran’s Humiliating Reveal
Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is negotiating with the US to end the current war but is “afraid” to accept it.
Trump, 79, made his remarks Wednesday evening at the National Republican Congressional Committee’s annual fundraising dinner.
Regarding Iran, Trump said, “In the meantime, they are negotiating.” “They want to make a deal so badly, but they are afraid to say it. Because they think they will be killed by their own men. They are also afraid of being killed by us.”
U.S. President Donald Trump watches the National Republican Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner in Washington DC, March 25, 2026. / Ken Cedeno / REUTERS
His comments directly contradict Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi He said the country was not currently negotiating a solution to the war with the United States and had “no intention” of holding those talks.
talking about iran public television news He said on his channel that the US had been “sending various messages through different intermediaries” for several days.
Araghchi explained that the messages were “transmitted through friendly countries” and that Iran’s response “by stating its positions and issuing warnings” was “neither dialogue, nor negotiation, nor anything like that.”
He confirmed that Iran’s policy was to continue to “defend” itself and said that they “have no intention of negotiating for now.”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. / Pierre Albouy / REUTERS
“This is Israel’s war, and the people of the region and the American people are paying the price for it,” he said.
Araghchi’s comments came after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested that Trump was negotiating with Iran this week.
Leavitt claimed on Wednesday that the United States “has had productive talks over the last three days” and that Trump has postponed planned attacks on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure.
“There is no need for more death and destruction,” Leavitt said. “But if Iran cannot accept the reality of the current moment, if they cannot understand that they have been and will continue to be militarily defeated, President Trump will ensure that they are hit harder than they have ever been before.”
“President Trump is not bluffing and is ready to raise hell. Iran must not miscalculate again.”
Trump stood out in his speech by belittling Iran and even making jokes about the country. “There has never been a president of a country who wanted this job less than being president of Iran.” He added: “They say, ‘I don’t want it.’ We’ll make you the next religious leader, ‘No, thank you, I don’t want it.’”
Trump even said that he avoids using the word “war” when discussing the current situation with Iran, which began on February 28 following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
“I’m not going to use the word war because they say if you use the word war maybe it’s not a good thing,” Trump said.
“They don’t like the word war because it requires approval. So I will use the word ‘military operation’. That’s what really happened. It’s called a military massacre.” But “military operation” is a term, not a word.
Trump’s speech on Wednesday also found him contradicting himself.
At the White House on Tuesday, Trump told reporters that Iran “hit 100 missiles on one of our aircraft carriers, which is actually one of the largest ships in the world.” Iranian state media published images It claims to show cruise missiles being fired towards the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
US Central Command released images of the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East. /screen capture
Speaking at the NRCC dinner on Wednesday, Trump backtracked from his initial statement about the target of the attack.
“You know, we had an attack. 100 missiles fired by Iran at something very important that we have. For some reason I won’t tell you what it was. 100 missiles going at 2,000 miles per hour were coming at this element of importance. Tremendous power and importance.”
The Daily Beast contacted U.S. Central Command for comment.
Trump’s confusing comments on negotiating with Iran will heighten concerns about the ongoing war and lack of a ceasefire signal.
Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. / Stringer/REUTERS
Resources he told CNN The delay was due to the gap between the US and Iran’s demands. “Agreement on fundamental issues needs to be reached before the two sides get on board and start negotiations,” a source said.
This comes after the US used Pakistan to deliver a 15-point list of demands to Iran, including that it not have nuclear weapons. Iran’s counteroffer included recognition of the country’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
