President Trump and his national-security team are skeptical of Iran’s offer of a deal that would see the Strait of Hormuz open and discussions about its nuclear work tabled, U.S. officials said.

Trump held discussions with aides Monday morning about the offer. While he didn’t reject it outright, officials said Trump sounded notes about Iran not dealing in good faith or being willing to meet his key demand: ending nuclear enrichment and vowing never to make a nuclear weapon.

The U.S. will continue to negotiate with Iran, the officials said, with the White House likely to offer its response and counterproposals in the coming days.

Trump has threatened to resume bombing Iran if he assesses that talks to end the war prove fruitless, though there is a growing sentiment within the administration that Trump aims to avoid restarting hostilities.

“The United States will not negotiate through the press, and anything not announced by President Trump or the White House should be considered speculation,” said White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly.

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