In a phone interview on June 1, 2026, President Trump dismissed the significance of the stalled talks between the U.S. and Iran, saying, “I really don’t care if they’re over, honestly.” He elaborated that negotiations, which had dragged on for too long, had become tedious, and remarked, “Frankly, I thought they started to get very boring.”

The remarks come in light of reports that Iran may terminate indirect communications following Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. Trump acknowledged that he had been informed by Iranian representatives but insisted that he had not received any formal notice regarding the discontinuation of negotiations.

During the conversation, Trump also mentioned that he had a productive discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, assuring that no troops would be sent to Beirut, while indicating a stop to military actions from both sides.

In a later post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated that negotiations with Iran are ongoing and reiterated his confidence that they would progress, despite the current tensions. He suggested that the Iranian regime should consider stopping their military operations in Lebanon to facilitate dialogue.

Trump further shared his views on rising oil prices amidst these developments. He downplayed the spikes in oil costs, asserting, “I think the oil will be dropping like a rock in the very near, you know, the very near distance.” He believes that Americans recognize the importance of preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, which will make them more amenable to tolerating higher gas prices temporarily.

The situation remains precarious, as Iran has signaled it might "completely block" the Strait of Hormuz if negotiations do not resume under favorable conditions for them. The potential for new regional conflicts looms large as both sides reassess their positions and strategies in this ongoing standoff.