Trump says U.S. will not 'rush into a deal' with Iran, as criticism mounts
President Trump stated that U.S. negotiators should not rush into a deal with Iran, emphasizing that time is on their side. He mentioned that the blockade on Iranian ports will remain until a certified agreement is reached. Critics, particularly among Republican lawmakers, have expressed concerns about the potential benefits Iran could gain from a rumored ceasefire agreement.
- ▪Trump instructed U.S. negotiators not to rush into a deal with Iran.
- ▪The blockade on Iranian ports will remain until an agreement is certified and signed.
- ▪Republican lawmakers have voiced fears that a deal could favor Iran.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday (May 24, 2026) that he had told U.S. negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, amid anticipation -- and mounting criticism -- of an agreement to end the war in the Middle East.Follow the Iran-Israel war LIVE"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," Mr. Trump wrote on his Truth Social account."The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed."The United States has imposed a blockade of Iranian ports since April 13 after Tehran virtually halted traffic through the economically vital Strait of Hormuz in response to the US-Israeli attacks on Iran that began February…
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