Trump says there’s no rush for Iran deal and US blockade stays, as criticism ramps up at home
President Trump stated there is no urgency for a deal with Iran, emphasizing that the US blockade will remain until a formal agreement is reached. He noted that both sides should take their time to ensure the deal is satisfactory. Critics at home have raised concerns about the proposed agreement, suggesting it may not differ significantly from previous arrangements.
- ▪Trump instructed his representatives not to rush into a deal with Iran.
- ▪The US blockade on Iranian ships will stay in effect until a certified agreement is signed.
- ▪Iran's government has not responded immediately to Trump's statements regarding negotiations.
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Trump says there’s no rush for Iran deal and US blockade stays, as criticism ramps up at homeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAttendees at a memorial ceremony for the victims of the war with the US and Israel, in Tehran on May 24, 2026.PHOTO: ARASH KHAMOOSHI/POLARIS FOR NYTIMES Published May 25, 2026, 07:15 AMUpdated May 25, 2026, 07:15 AMWASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD - US President Donald Trump said on May 24 that he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised a day earlier.The US blockade on Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz would “remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed,” he wrote on…
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