As the Israel–Iran conflict enters its fifth day, former President Donald Trump has made it clear that he’s not seeking a short-lived ceasefire, but aiming for "a real end" to the war and Iran's nuclear ambitions . Departing the G7 summit early, Trump stated from Air Force One that he wants Iran to "give up entirely" on developing nuclear weapons - not just pause hostilities .

Trump doubled down on this stance on Truth Social, denouncing French President Macron’s claim that he left to negotiate a ceasefire, and calling such suggestions "fake news". At the same time, he hinted at possible diplomatic engagement, mentioning envoys like Steve Witkoff or VP J.D. Vance as potential interlocutors with Tehran.

The Gulf region is also under pressure, with Iran seeking mediation from Oman and Qatar, while the U.S. evacuates citizens from Tehran . With over 224 Iranian and 24 Israeli civilian deaths reported, Trump’s demand reflects a hardline pivot - favoring total nuclear forfeiture over temporary ceasefire.