U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran remains 'strong' and 'arrogant' as the two countries have yet to reach a final agreement to end their ongoing conflict. Speaking on NBC News’ 'Meet the Press' on Friday, Trump stated that Tehran would eventually have to come to terms, though its leaders were taking time to decide. The Iran-U.S. conflict entered its fourth month last week, with ceasefire talks continuing but no lasting resolution achieved.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress that the military operation 'Epic Fury' had concluded, describing it as a defensive response to Iranian attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of the strait by Iran months earlier had disrupted global oil transport, driving up fuel prices and increasing economic pressure on the Trump administration. Trump criticized those pushing for a quick deal, saying such issues take years to resolve.

Trump claimed U.S. forces had destroyed much of Iran’s military capacity, including drone factories and missile sites, though he acknowledged Iran still retained about 21 to 22 percent of its missile arsenal. Recent attacks in the Persian Gulf, including one damaging Kuwait International Airport, showed Iran’s remaining capabilities.