President Donald Trump on Friday said Iranian leaders have not yet reached a deal with the U.S. to end the ongoing war because they’re “strong” and “proud.”

President Donald Trump said Wednesday negotiations with Iran are progressing "very well" and a deal could happen “over the weekend,” downplaying recent U.S. and Iranian strikes that have raised questions about the durability of a fragile ceasefire.

President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran could happen “over the weekend” as military incidents and ceasefire tensions continue in the region.

This comes amid accusations from Iran that President Trump was causing a deadlock in talks to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier this week, the US and Iran exchanged attacks amid the fragile ceasefire and peace negotiations.

President Trump says a deal with Iran could be finalized as soon as this weekend, potentially ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The White House

Despite the violence, Trump appears reluctant to return to a full-scale conflict. Officials said the president may be willing to tolerate limited flare-ups rather than risk a wider war in the Middle East.

President Donald Trump says a peace deal with Iran could come as soon as this weekend, as Congress passed a resolution directing the president to end the war.

President Trump said the situation with Iran seems to be going well, despite Iran claiming negotiations are stuck at a deadlock. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.