President Donald Trump on Sunday defended ongoing negotiations with Iran, insisting that any agreement reached under his administration would protect American interests and prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
In a Truth Social post, Trump contrasted the emerging framework with the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal, which he has repeatedly criticized for granting sanctions relief and financial benefits to Tehran.
“If I make a deal with Iran, it will be a good and proper one, not like the one made by Obama, which gave Iran massive amounts of CASH, and a clear and open path to a Nuclear Weapon,” Trump wrote.
“Our deal is the exact opposite,” Trump added. “But nobody has seen it, or knows what it is.
“It isn’t even fully negotiated yet. So don’t listen to the losers, who are critical about something they know nothing about.”
Trump also said previous administrations failed to resolve concerns over Iran’s nuclear program.
“Unlike those before me who should have solved this problem many years ago, I don’t make bad deals!” he wrote.
The comments come as the United States and Iran appear to be moving closer toward a broad interim agreement aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East while reopening key global shipping lanes and restarting negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Under the proposed memorandum of understanding, the two sides would enter a 60-day ceasefire period that could be extended if negotiations continue.
As part of the framework, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted commercial shipping and reportedly remove naval mines from the strategic waterway, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.
In exchange, the United States would ease restrictions on Iranian ports and provide sanctions waivers allowing Tehran to resume oil exports and international commerce.
The proposed agreement would also restart negotiations over Iran’s nuclear activities.
According to U.S. officials, Iran would commit to not pursuing nuclear weapons while discussing possible limits on uranium enrichment and reductions to its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Officials said Tehran has already provided verbal assurances through intermediaries regarding potential concessions.
The U.S. military presence in the region would remain unchanged during the ceasefire period, with any significant withdrawal of American forces tied to a future permanent agreement.
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