President Donald Trump said Iran took too long to negotiate a deal and will now have to pay the price [1].
This shift in rhetoric suggests a potential move toward more aggressive diplomatic or economic measures if Tehran does not reach an agreement quickly. The warning comes as tensions remain high over the pace of diplomatic discussions.
Speaking during a press briefing in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 2026, Trump said negotiations were dragging on [2]. He said the window for a patient diplomatic approach has closed, warning that continued delays would have consequences for Tehran [3].
"Iran has taken too long to negotiate a deal and will now have to pay the price," Trump said [1].
During the briefing, the president said the U.S. administration had waited for a resolution for an extended period. He said the inaction from the Iranian government was no longer tolerable [2].
"We've been waiting for a deal for far too long. Tehran will pay the price for its inaction," Trump said [2].
Trump said the timeline of the negotiations was unacceptable [3]. He said the Iranian side would now face consequences for the delay [3].
"Iran's delay in negotiations is unacceptable; they will now face consequences," Trump said [3].
“"Iran has taken too long to negotiate a deal and will now have to pay the price."”
The administration's public pivot from patient negotiation to threats of 'paying the price' indicates a loss of confidence in the current diplomatic track. By framing the delay as a failure of Iranian inaction, the US is signaling a readiness to implement punitive measures to force a quicker conclusion to the deal.
