# UN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating ‘in good faith’ to end war

https://mins.news/en/item/76163

- The Guardian, 2026-09-27 16:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/27/trump-un-ambassador-iran-war

> US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to end the war because Tehran wanted sanctions relief before negotiations. Waltz said Trump doubts Iran is negotiating in good faith over its nuclear programme. Iran says diplomacy is still possible but is prepared to resume fighting and will not accept coercion.

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