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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dan Haygarth

Trump says US won’t ‘rush into a deal’ and Iran blockade will ‌remain ‘in full ‌force’

  • US President Donald Trump says the United States won’t “rush into a deal” a day after declaring that an agreement has been largely negotiated.
  • “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!” Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday morning.
  • 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.
  • “They must understand, however, that they cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb. I would like to thank, thus far, all of the countries of the Middle East for their support and cooperation, which will be further enhanced and strengthened by their joining the Nations of the historic Abraham Accords and, who knows, perhaps the Islamic Republic of Iran would like to join, as well!”
  • The US president said Saturday that final aspects and details of a deal were being discussed and would be announced "shortly” but was not more specific about a timetable for a further announcement.

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran brands Trump ‘inconsistent with reality’ after he announces peace deal is ‘largely negotiated’

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