White House: Trump Insists on Deal Meeting US Red Lines

Russian outlets echo Iranian criticism, portraying Trump’s tougher terms as proof that Washington is not truly interested in ending the war through talks. They argue that the US is using negotiations mainly to pressure Iran while keeping the option of renewed fighting on the table. They expect Moscow and others to blame Washington if the talks collapse completely.

• •A Khamenei adviser quoted by Russian outlets says Trump’s actions show he is not interested in negotiations with Iran.
• •Russian coverage portrays US demands as constantly shifting and increasingly tough.
• •Russian narratives argue that Washington is keeping the threat of renewed war to force Iran into concessions.
• •Moscow-linked voices suggest Iran is more committed to diplomacy than the United States.
• •Russian outlets predict that if talks fail, responsibility will lie mainly with Washington’s hardening stance.