US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States remains "not satisfied" with the terms of the ongoing negotiations with Iran, signaling that the administration is prepared to resume military action if a satisfactory agreement is not achieved.

Trump's remarks come amid speculation that a deal to end the conflict was close, following reports from Iranian state television detailing a draft agreement. However, the White House has since dismissed these reports as a "complete fabrication."

Speaking at a public cabinet meeting in Washington, Trump indicated that Iran is highly motivated to reach an agreement, stating they "don't have a choice" and are "negotiating on fumes." He reiterated that while Iran "want[s] very much to make a deal," they "haven't gotten there yet," and the U.S. "will be either that or will have to just finish the job."

These comments suggest that significant disagreements persist between the two nations. While both sides had signaled progress late last week, Tehran cautioned that a deal was not imminent, and Trump had previously instructed his negotiators not to rush the process.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed sentiments of cautious optimism, noting some progress and interest in negotiations but emphasizing that it remains to be seen if further headway can be made in the coming hours and days. Neither Trump nor Rubio provided specific details regarding the points of contention.

The purported draft agreement reported by Iranian media included claims that the U.S. would lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports. In return, Iran would reportedly restore commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month, with management handled by Iran and Oman. The report did not mention Iran relinquishing its nuclear ambitions or its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. BBC News has not independently verified this alleged framework.

When questioned by reporters about accepting such terms, Trump asserted that "nobody would exercise control over the Strait of Hormuz," implying a continued U.S. stance against Iranian control of the vital waterway. The exact nature of the outstanding disagreements and the specific conditions under which the U.S. would consider a deal satisfactory remain unclear.

The situation underscores the delicate and complex nature of the negotiations, with both sides attempting to balance domestic pressures and international objectives while managing the persistent threat of renewed conflict.