CNN: White House unable to reach consensus on Iran

There are serious disagreements within the US presidential administration regarding further action regarding Iran, CNN noted, citing sources, Report informs.

There have been differing views within the administration about how to proceed, sources familiar with the talks said.

Some, including officials in the Pentagon, have argued for a more aggressive approach - including targeted strikes - that they hope would further pressure Iran into compromising.

Others, however, have argued for a continued focus on diplomacy.

Trump himself has leaned into this approach in recent weeks, in hopes the combination of direct negotiations and economic pressure would convince Iran to strike a deal.

But Tehran hasn't moved much in its terms for a deal since Trump announced a ceasefire in April.

But with Iran showing no willingness to move off its hardline stance, Trump has grown increasingly impatient.

He's been particularly irked by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz - which has sent oil and gas prices soaring - as well as perceived divisions in Iranian leadership that have further complicated negotiations, the sources said.

Iran's latest response to the US proposal, and its rhetoric in recent days, has led many officials to question Tehran's commitment to a serious deal.

There's rising urgency within Trump's orbit to find a way out of the conflict as time ticks toward the midterm elections.

The war has taken a significant toll on the president's approval rating as voters feel the economic squeeze, and Republicans are anxious that they'll suffer the consequences come November.

Still, Trump and his team are keenly aware of their precarious situation - juggling the search for a victory in Iran against a vanishingly short political timeline.