US President Donald Trump remarked that Iran's leaders have not agreed to a deal with the United States due to their pride and strength, asserting that they are struggling to adapt to their current predicament after months of conflict. As the war enters its fourth month, both sides have engaged in indirect negotiations aimed at reaching an interim agreement to halt fighting, while contentious issues, including Iran's nuclear program, remain unresolved. Trump noted that Iranian leadership is finding it hard to accept the setbacks they have faced, stating, “They can’t believe that they are in a situation where they are virtually decapitated.” Despite a ceasefire established in April, recent military exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns about the truce's stability. Iran seeks access to billions of dollars in oil revenues and sanctions relief, complicating the negotiations. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts continue, with Pakistani officials delivering messages to Iranian leaders as fighting persists, including US strikes against Iranian radar sites and Iranian retaliatory actions against US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.