Key facts
- President Trump stated Iran has taken too long to negotiate a deal and will 'pay the price'.
- Qatari negotiators traveled to Tehran to finalize an agreement after consultations with the United States.
- The Iran war has surpassed 100 days, exceeding President Trump's initial prediction of four to five weeks.
- Comedian Jon Stewart has publicly criticized President Trump's handling of the situation with Iran.
President Donald Trump stated that Iran has taken too long to negotiate a deal and will now "pay the price," following recent exchanges of strikes and reported negotiation efforts. Trump wrote on social media that Iran was "all talk and no action" and had taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been beneficial for them.
These comments come as Qatari negotiators traveled to Tehran on Wednesday morning in an effort to finalize an agreement, after consultations with the United States. The Iran war has now extended beyond its 100th day, exceeding President Trump's initial prediction of four to five weeks. Comedian Jon Stewart has publicly criticized Trump's approach to the situation, questioning his reputation as a dealmaker.