Trump Says He’s in No Rush to Reach Iran Deal, Claims Time Favors the U.S.

President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he feels “under no pressure whatsoever” to reach a peace agreement with Iran, asserting that time favors the United States in the ongoing standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump made the remarks after Iran confirmed it has no plans to attend peace talks in Pakistan involving his top three negotiators, including Vice President JD Vance. The U.S. President emphasized that while he has “all the time in the world,” Iran does not, reversing the perceived urgency in negotiations.

The comments come amid a deepening crisis in the region, where U.S. Forces fired on and seized an Iranian vessel over the weekend, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has refused to accept diplomacy while maintaining that the U.S. Blockade of its ports and exports continues to strangle its economy.

With the U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday, uncertainty over when the vital shipping lane might reopen has begun to influence global oil markets, pushing prices upward and weighing on U.S. Stocks. Analysts note that neither side appears willing to back down, raising concerns about a potential reignition of the seven-week conflict.

Iranian officials have signaled increasing patience in the face of U.S. Pressure, suggesting they are willing to endure economic hardship to outlast the American administration. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega added to the international criticism, accusing Trump of acting with “mental instability” in his military approach to Iran.

Trump has repeatedly used the phrase “Don’t rush me” to dismiss media narratives suggesting desperation to end the war, insisting that any time pressure lies solely with Tehran. His administration continues to rely on economic coercion as a primary strategy, though critics argue the approach risks prolonging instability in global energy markets.