President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he is negotiating a peace deal with Iran, which he claims will be better than the 2015 nuclear agreement established by former President Barack Obama. Trump noted that the deal is not fully negotiated yet and criticized the previous agreement, asserting that it allowed Iran a pathway to develop nuclear weapons. He emphasized that his proposed deal would be the opposite of Obama's, although specific details have not been disclosed.
In a separate post, Trump mentioned that negotiations are proceeding in an orderly manner and that he has instructed his representatives to take their time. The ongoing conflict with Iran has lasted for 12 weeks, resulting in the deaths of 13 American service members and rising gas prices.
Critics within his party, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Senator Lindsey Graham, have expressed concerns about the approach to the negotiations, suggesting that a more aggressive stance is necessary to protect U.S. interests and allies in the region.