President Donald Trump said Iran has not yet presented the agreement that Washington insists on obtaining in a message to the U.S. Congress on May 2, 2026 [1].
This stance signals a refusal by the administration to reduce its presence in the region until specific diplomatic and security benchmarks are met. The insistence on a final agreement suggests that current proposals from Tehran do not meet U.S. requirements for a permanent resolution.
Trump said that the United States will not withdraw or leave early. He said that the objective is to complete the mission in Iran correctly and finally [1]. The administration's position remains that a full withdrawal is contingent upon the delivery of a specific agreement that satisfies Washington's demands [1].
Despite the current lack of a deal, Trump said that Iran will eventually sign an agreement. He said that such a deal would lead to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz [2]. This critical waterway remains a primary point of contention and strategic importance for global energy markets.
Trump said, "Iran has not yet presented the agreement that Washington insists on obtaining" [1]. He said that the U.S. intends to see the process through to a definitive conclusion rather than opting for a premature exit [1].
While some reports indicate dissatisfaction with recent Iranian proposals, the president said that a signature will eventually be secured [2]. The administration continues to push for terms that ensure the stability of the Strait of Hormuz as a core component of any final settlement [2].
“The United States will not withdraw or leave early, the goal is to complete the mission in Iran correctly and finally”
The administration is linking U.S. military or diplomatic withdrawal directly to the legal and operational opening of the Strait of Hormuz. By framing the current impasse as a failure of Iran to meet specific demands, the U.S. maintains leverage to dictate the terms of a final agreement while justifying a continued presence in the region to avoid a perceived strategic vacuum.
