US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Washington is close to reaching a “very good deal” with Iran, while emphasising that military options remain on the table if negotiations falter.

Speaking in a Fox News interview, Trump described the potential agreement as significant but warned that tougher terms were being considered.

According to US media reports, the president has sought revisions to a proposed framework aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East conflict, including stricter provisions on Iran’s nuclear material.

Officials familiar with the talks said the revised terms have been sent back to Tehran for consideration, though it remains unclear when a final agreement might be reached.

Trump also criticised what he called the “fake news media,” arguing that US successes are often underplayed.

“You have a big win in a battle, and they say you lost… it’s just a terrible thing for our country,” he said, calling negative coverage one of Iran’s “biggest assets.”

The ongoing negotiations follow a series of US and Israeli strikes against Iran that began on February 28.

Analysts say Trump’s proposed adjustments could extend discussions for several days as all parties weigh the modified framework before deciding whether the deal could formally end the conflict.