President Donald Trump has been cautioned by his closest advisers that securing a nuclear agreement with Iran may prove historically unattainable, according to a senior U.S. official cited by Israeli journalist Barak Ravid of Channel 12.

The warning reportedly came after Trump asked special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner to assess the likelihood of successfully negotiating a deal with Tehran. In response, the two advisers pointed to past efforts, telling the president that Western governments have never managed to conclude a favorable agreement with the leadership of the Islamic Republic. Despite that track record, they indicated they would continue approaching the negotiations firmly.

“If they agree to what we are asking for, we will give you the option and you decide,” the two diplomats reportedly told Trump.

The United States has been engaged in efforts to reach an understanding with Iran aimed at curbing its nuclear program and preventing a broader military confrontation. However, an initial round of discussions held this week in Oman ended without a breakthrough.

A follow-up meeting is scheduled for Tuesday in Geneva, where Witkoff and Kushner are expected to take part in the next phase of talks.

Trump has repeatedly made clear that military action remains an option if Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, refuses to finalize an agreement. On Thursday, he warned that Iran could face a “very traumatic” moment if negotiations collapse.