US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will not 'rush into a deal' with Iran, a day after declaring that an agreement has been largely negotiated. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump criticised the original Iran Nuclear Deal, calling it 'one of the worst deals ever made by our country,' and emphasised that the current negotiations are proceeding in an 'orderly and constructive manner.'
Trump's Statement on Negotiations
Trump wrote: 'One of the worst deals ever made by our country was the Iran Nuclear Deal, put forth and signed into existence by Barack Hussein Obama and the rank amateurs of the Obama Administration. It was a direct path to Iran developing a Nuclear Weapon. Not so with the transaction currently being negotiated with Iran by the Trump Administration - THE EXACT OPPOSITE, in fact!'
He continued: 'The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side. The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes! Our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one.'
Conditions for a Deal
Trump reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to develop or procure a nuclear weapon. He also thanked Middle Eastern countries for their support and suggested that Iran might consider joining the Abraham Accords. The US president had indicated on Saturday that the final aspects of a deal were being discussed and would be announced 'shortly,' though no specific timetable was provided.
Reported details of the potential agreement include the US lifting its blockade on Iranian ships and issuing some sanction waivers to allow Iran to sell oil freely. However, Trump's latest comments suggest that the blockade will remain until a final, certified deal is reached.
