Trump: US to hold more talks with Iran next week, but rejects Tehran’s latest proposal

On Sept. 27, 2026, President Donald Trump told Axios he expects "more talks with Iran" next week. He characterized Tehran's recent truce and deal proposal as insufficient — "They want to make a deal, but it is not the deal that I want to make," he said — and added that the offer resembles what the US might have accepted a year earlier. Trump said Iran had "overplayed their hand."

Earlier indirect negotiations took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in that format. Media reports cited in the account say another round of indirect talks could happen imminently, with one outlet noting it might take place as early as Monday, though it remained unclear whether the sides could bridge outstanding differences.

Trump rejected Iran's latest truce proposal while nonetheless signaling a willingness to continue discussions. He framed the Iranian offer as a step backward compared with what the US would seek now. At the same time, he did not rule out military action, telling Axios he is "always thinking about" resuming strikes. He also previously said he expects a short end to the conflict and predicted oil prices would fall once it was over.

• Timing: Reports said the next indirect round could happen as early as Monday after the UNGA meetings. Expect rapid developments if that meeting proceeds.

• Military risk: Public comments that military options remain under consideration increase the risk that negotiations will be accompanied by continued or resumed strikes.

• "I expect more talks with Iran. They want to make a deal, but it is not the deal that I want to make."
• "It is what we would have maybe agreed to a year ago. They overplayed their hand."
• "I am always thinking about it."

1) Confirmation of whether the follow‑up indirect talks take place and who attends. 2) Any text or summary of proposals exchanged — even limited disclosures could clarify whether the gap is procedural, sequencing, or substantive. 3) Changes in military posture or strikes tied to diplomatic moves, since the president flagged the possibility of resuming strikes.

Iran through indirect channels while publicly rejecting Tehran's recent truce proposal. Expect fast‑moving diplomatic developments and continued public rhetorical pressure that could complicate or accelerate negotiations.