President Donald Trump stated that he is leading negotiations with Iran to end military conflict and urged his critics to 'just sit back and relax.' He expressed that political criticism hinders his ability to negotiate effectively. Trump claimed that Iran is eager to make a deal that would benefit the United States. He made these remarks in a post on his Truth Social account early in the morning.
In his post, Trump stated, 'Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.S.A. and those that are with us.' He criticized both Democrats and some Republicans for their negative comments, which he believes complicate his negotiations. Trump concluded his post by assuring that everything would work out well in the end.
The president's comments followed criticism from Democrats regarding a rumored proposal for peace with Iran. Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY) described the proposal as a 'scrambling' move and criticized it as a 'terrible deal' due to Trump's previous decisions.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) also expressed concerns about the rumored deal, stating he hoped the reports were incorrect. Cruz emphasized the potential negative consequences of a deal that could allow Iran to enrich uranium and gain financial resources.
Trump dismissed the criticism, asserting that his deal would be better than the one negotiated by former President Obama, and stated that no one has seen the deal yet or knows its contents.