- President Donald Trump defended a new deal with Iran , claiming it achieved all goals, including preventing nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz .
- He linked the agreement's success to the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, whom he described as a “mad genius.”
- Trump also criticized Barack Obama, making false claims about the 2015 nuclear agreement and alleging a $1.7 billion cash payment to Iran .
- He asserted the new tentative deal provides no funds to Iran and is a 60-day agreement, allowing for military action if terms are not met.
- Contrary to Trump, other U.S. officials confirmed the deal includes significant funds for Iran from oil sales and frozen assets, a $300 billion reconstruction pledge and the termination of all sanctions.
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