Trump Says He 'Couldn't Care Less' if Iran Talks Collapse, Calls Negotiations 'Very Boring'

President Donald Trump shrugged off concerns that negotiations with Iran could be ending, saying he "couldn't care less" whether the talks continue and describing the diplomatic process as increasingly tedious.

The remarks came during a phone interview with CNBC's Eamon Javers on Monday after reports emerged that Iran had suspended communications with the United States amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to Javers, Trump expressed little concern about the status of the negotiations.

"I don't care if they're over, honestly. I really don't care. I couldn't care less," Trump said. "If they're over, they're over. If they're not, you know, I think they took too much time. Frankly, I thought they started to get very boring."

The comments marked one of Trump's most dismissive public assessments of the diplomatic effort since indirect talks between Washington and Tehran resumed earlier this year. The negotiations have taken place against the backdrop of a broader regional conflict involving Iran, Israel, Hezbollah and U.S. military forces.

Iranian state media reported Monday that Tehran was suspending indirect negotiations with Washington following Israeli military actions in Lebanon. However, Trump said he had not received any official notification from Iran that talks had been terminated.

Despite his apparent indifference during the CNBC interview, Trump later struck a more optimistic tone on social media, insisting that discussions with Iran were still moving forward.

Trump added Iran "really wants to make a deal" and that negotiations were continuing despite reports of a breakdown. He argued that any eventual agreement would benefit both the United States and its allies.

The contradictory messaging reflects the uncertain state of diplomacy between Washington and Tehran as the conflict enters its fourth month. Recent days have seen fresh military exchanges, including U.S. strikes on Iranian military facilities and retaliatory actions claimed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Trump's remarks also appeared to dismiss concerns about the potential economic fallout from a collapse in negotiations. Investors have closely watched developments because of fears that escalating tensions could threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil transit routes.

Oil prices jumped Monday after reports that Iran had paused negotiations and renewed threats involving regional shipping lanes. Still, Trump indicated he was not overly concerned about energy markets, suggesting prices would eventually come down.

The president also suggested that a pause in communication with Tehran might not be entirely negative.

Trump also said that a period of silence could even be beneficial and indicated the United States would not immediately respond with military action if talks were halted. At the same time, he reiterated that existing pressure measures against Iran would remain in place.

The latest developments come as diplomatic efforts face growing obstacles. Iran has linked future negotiations to broader regional issues, including Israeli military operations in Lebanon and Gaza, while U.S. officials continue to seek security guarantees and restrictions on Iran's military activities.

Whether Trump's comments signal a negotiating tactic or genuine frustration remains unclear. For now, the president appears willing to publicly downplay the significance of the talks even as his administration continues to pursue a diplomatic resolution.