New York: US President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with how the Iranians are handling negotiations to end the war, and some Trump aides say that he is now more seriously considering a resumption of major combat operations than he has in recent weeks, CNN reported.

CNN, quoting sources familiar with the discussions, reported that Trump has grown impatient with the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as what he perceives as division in Iranian leadership that is preventing them from making substantial concessions on nuclear talks.

The latest response from Iran, which Trump has deemed both “totally unacceptable” and “stupid,” has led several officials to question whether Tehran is willing to take on a serious negotiating position, they said.

There are different camps within the administration that are recommending alternating paths for how to proceed, the sources said.

Some, including officials in the Pentagon, have argued for a more aggressive approach to pressuring the Iranians to the table — including targeted strikes that further weaken Tehran’s position. Others, however, are still pushing to give diplomacy a fair shot, the sources said.