US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from GOP hawks | First Thing
US President Donald Trump is reportedly nearing a peace deal with Iran to end the ongoing war, despite facing backlash from Republican hawks. Trump emphasized the importance of taking time to finalize the agreement, contrasting it with the previous deal made by Barack Obama. Meanwhile, concerns are rising within the Republican Party about potential voter disenfranchisement ahead of the midterm elections.
- ▪Trump is defending his approach to a potential peace deal with Iran amid criticism from fellow Republicans.
- ▪He stated that both sides must take their time to ensure the deal is correct and without mistakes.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about the Republican Party's prospects in the upcoming midterms due to Trump's actions alienating key voter groups.
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Women gather around a portrait of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during a ceremony honouring the armed forces. Photograph: Vahid Salemi/APView image in fullscreenWomen gather around a portrait of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during a ceremony honouring the armed forces. Photograph: Vahid Salemi/APFirst Thing newsletterUS newsFirst Thing: US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from GOP hawksUS president says he is not rushing into a deal after proposed plan to end war prompts Republican backlash.
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