Trump Declares No Pressure on Iran Deal Amid War Criticism

Iran deal pressure myth debunked

President Donald Trump lashed out at critics of the looming Iran deal in a flurry of Truth Social posts on Monday, insisting he faces “no pressure” to strike a pact as negotiations stall. He framed the timeline as “Time is not my adversary,” and promised a settlement “far better” than the 2015 JCPOA.

Trump’s view on Israel’s role

Trump wrote, “Israel never talked me into the war with Iran; the Oct. 7 attacks only reinforced my belief that Iran can never acquire a nuclear weapon.”

“The anti‑America fake‑news media wants Iran to win, but I’m in charge,” the former president added.

He dismissed media narratives of “pressure,” stating, “I read the fake news saying I am under pressure to make a deal. THIS IS NOT TRUE!”

Negotiators from Washington and Tehran are meeting in Pakistan as the cease‑fire deadline looms on Tuesday. Oil prices have edged higher, ↑ 2%, amid the Gulf of Oman standoff, where U.S. forces seized an Iranian‑flagged vessel attempting to breach a naval blockade.

Analysts note that any agreement will have to address the nuclear question that has haunted U.S. policy for decades. For broader context, see Reuters coverage of the talks.