WASHINGTON DC, May 24 (ANI) — US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Washington will not “rush into a deal” with Iran to resolve the ongoing West Asia crisis, asserting that the US blockade on Iranian ports will remain in “full force and effect” until a formal agreement is reached, certified, and signed.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement brokered during the Obama administration, calling it “one of the worst deals ever made” and blaming former President Barack Obama for what he described as a flawed framework that enabled Iran to move closer to nuclear weapons capability.
Trump said the current negotiations led by his administration represent “the exact opposite,” adding that talks are proceeding in an “orderly and constructive manner.” He emphasized that US negotiators have been instructed not to rush.
“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,” he wrote. “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.”
The US President was referring to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the 2015 agreement that imposed restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
Trump reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to develop or obtain nuclear weapons, while also suggesting that relations between Washington and Tehran are becoming more “professional and productive.”
“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,” he added.
He also thanked Gulf nations for their cooperation and suggested potential expansion of the Abraham Accords, even hinting that Iran could eventually be included.
The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the US and Iran, with reports indicating that a 60-day ceasefire memorandum and broader framework deal are in advanced stages of negotiation, including measures related to the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian oil exports.
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