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US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from GOP hawks | First Thing <p>US president says he is not rushing into a deal after proposed plan to end war prompts Republican backlash. Plus, mood in Russia turns against Putin</p><p>Good morning.</p><p>Donald Trump defended himself against criticism from fellow Republicans yesterday as he appeared on the verge of agreeing a deal with Iran to end the war.</p><p><strong>What has Iran said?</strong> Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has been speaking at a news briefing about the contours of a potential deal with the US to end the war: “It is correct to say that we have reached a conclusion on a large portion of the issues under discussion. But to say that this means the signing of an agreement is imminent – no one can make such a claim.”</p><p><strong>Why does he think voters are becoming disenfranchised?</strong> Massie pointed to several significant constituencies – including “Make America healthy again” campaigners, fiscal hawks pushing for sweeping government budget cuts, and voters who don’t want the US engaged in wars – who he claimed had been “alienated” by the administration’s actions. “And so, I’m…

Trump Announced “Peace” With Iran. Then Iran Called Him A Liar. The hard stuff—the nuclear program, the enriched uranium, sanctions relief, frozen assets, the rules for who controls the strait—all of it gets shoved into a 60-day negotiating window after the memo is signed.

[1/3] 2026-05-25 23:52:29 - [Trump says negotiations with Iran are "progressing smoothly" and the agreement appears to be one step closer] U.S. President Trump said that negotiations between the United States and Iran on an interim agreement to extend the ceasefire and reopen the

US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from GOP hawks <p>American president says he is not rushing into a deal after proposed plan to end war prompts Republican backlash</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/24/iran-deal-strait-of-hormuz-trump-middle-east-crisis-live">Middle East crisis: live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Donald Trump defended himself against criticism from fellow Republicans on Sunday as he appeared on the verge of agreeing a deal with Iran to end the war.</p><p>As <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/24/republican-hawks-trump-deal-iran">hawks in his party</a> called the proposed agreement a disaster and questioned why the US president had launched the conflict in the first place, Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116629952973301768">claimed</a> on social media that his deal would be “THE EXACT OPPOSITE” of the one agreed by Barack Obama, which Trump pulled out of in 2018.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/24/iran-leader-and-security-council-still-need-to-approve-peace-deal-with-us">Continue reading...</a>

Trump is hailing the Iran agreement as groundbreaking, but it’s nowhere near the agreement Obama put in place that Trump tore up. Trump even admits it “isn’t even fully negotiated” & so far, Iran is emerging as the victor. The nuclear stockpile, enrichment & missiles have not been discussed at all.

Trump Is Close to a Deal With Iran That Could Leave Tehran in a Stronger Position Than Before the War. Iran Would Reopen the Strait of Hormuz in Exchange for Sanctions Relief but Keep Its Nuclear Program and the Ability to Block the Route Again at Any Time sfg.media/en/a/trump-i...

Trump says deal with Iran not yet fully negotiated The US leader stressed that he doesn't make bad deals

Iran Talks Bog Down Over Nuclear Program and Sanctions Relief Both sides have incentives to reach an agreement but are digging in, with Trump saying he won’t do a bad deal. | WSJ www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...

Trump links Iran diplomacy to Abraham Accords expansion push Iran and the United States are signaling cautious movement toward a possible diplomatic framework to end a three-month conflict, as President Donald Trump said negotiations with Ir...

US president says new deal with Iran to be ‘exact opposite’ of JCPOA The deal with Iran will either be a great and meaningful one, or there will be no deal, Donald Trump stated

(3rd LD) Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding 'nicely,' warns of stronger attack if no deal is reached WASHINGTON, May 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that peac...

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Details of potential Iran deal emerge as Trump says not to rush The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping, and the U.S. has blockaded Iran's ports

'Time is on our side': Trump tempers expectations of a peace deal with Iran US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he had told diplomatic representatives not to "rush into a deal" with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, walking back earlier signals of progress towards a peace agreement. The draft agreement would reportedly postpone talks over Iran's nuclear programme, instead starting with reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said negotiations with Iran toward a deal to end Trump Iran War "proceeding nicely," but using his go-to tactic, he added a warning that if no agreement was reached, the U.S. would be, "Back to the Battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before — And nobody wants that!"

What we know about the proposed Iran ceasefire deal – The Irish Times https://www.europesays.com/ie/501867/ US president Donald Trump has said a “memorandum of understanding” in talks to end the US-Israel war on…

Warlord Donald Trump said negotiations toward a deal to end Trump Iran War "proceeding nicely," but using his go-to tactic, added a warning that if no agreement was reached, the U.S. would be, "Back to the Battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before — And nobody wants that!"

Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' including reopening Strait of Hormuz Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

🇮🇷 Iran: Trump claims a peace deal with Iran is "largely negotiated" after weeks of ceasefire talks. Iran hasn't confirmed — state media contradicts key parts. A Pakistani mediator, Gulf allies & Israel were involved in the talks.

Iran war: Trump says US won't 'rush into' deal with Tehran The US president says negotiations are proceeding in "an orderly and constructive manner," while Iranian officials say key differences still need to be settled. Follow DW for more.

(LEAD) Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding 'nicely,' warns of stronger attack if no deal is reached WASHINGTON, May 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that peac...

Donald Trump slows momentum towards an Iran agreement US President Donald Trump has tempered expectations of a swift agreement with Iran despite signs of progress in negotiations. The talks reportedly focus on Iran pledging not to acquire nuclear weapons in exchange for possible sanctions relief and an easing of US economic pressure.

Iran not yielding to US president’s pressure on deal terms — newspaper On May 23, the US president stated that the draft of the future agreement with Iran has been largely agreed upon

Trump is in retreat mode on an Iran deal! After pressure from Netanyahu, talks are stalled over unfreezing assets & Lebanon ceasefire terms. Iran is defiant on uranium & the Strait of Hormuz. Polls show a surge for Dems as young voters exit MAGA. #Trump #Iran

Donald Trump says a possible Iran deal is still “not fully negotiated yet” even as Washington claims progress in talks over the Strait of Hormuz and regional tensions. Months of war, sanctions and instability continue keeping global markets and oil prices on edge.

Trump declared only 11 weeks ago that “there will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER." Today, the deal he is hailing as groundbreaking isn’t a nuclear deal. It isn’t a missile deal. It's a desperate effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lower fuel prices for Americans.

President Trump is hailing the agreement with Iran as groundbreaking, even as he admits it “isn’t even fully negotiated.” But the nuclear stockpile, enrichment and missiles have not been discussed. @nytimes.com

(2nd LD) Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding 'nicely,' warns of stronger attack if no deal is reached WASHINGTON, May 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that peac...

Both Trump and Iran need a deal. Even short of war, the ceasefire is putting too much pressure on the US economy and the GOP's political prospects. And Iran needs to translate the outcome of the war into much-needed sanctions relief. Both will lose if a deal is missed.

Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding 'nicely,' warns of stronger attack if no deal is reached WASHINGTON, May 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that peac...

U.S.-Iran peace deal emerging, while war threats still loom President Trump and other administration officials are tempering expectations raised of an imminent agreement to end the war in Iran while Iranian officials have signalled there are still disagreements on key issues.

Trump dampens hopes of Iran deal, keeps US blockade U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to dampen hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the Middle East war by saying he had told his negotiators not to “rush”, hours after h...

BREAKING - US President Donald Trump has announced that diplomatic negotiations with Iran are “proceeding nicely,” while insisting it should be “mandatory” for the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, and Jordan to be part of the agreement. thepeacetoday.com/trump-declar...

Trump says U.S. will not 'rush into a deal' with Iran, as criticism mounts 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, says U.S. President Donald Trump

Trump said it “should be mandatory” for the countries to join the pact as part of ongoing negotiations with Iran, which Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, said could be completed as early as Monday. Yet hours later, Iran played down the prospect of an imminent final settlement.

President Trump is hailing the agreement with Iran as groundbreaking, even as he admits it “isn’t even fully negotiated.” But the nuclear stockpile, enrichment and missiles have not been discussed. 🎁 Gift Article www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/u...

Iran war day 87: Trump says US not in rush to sign deal, dashing optimism Trump says Washington not in rush to sign a deal with Iran as Iranian media warn of disagreements on some key issues.

Trump says he does not make bad deals, but even Republican hawks doubt that now <p>The US has apparently had to agree to unfreeze billions of Iranian assets for a regime more hardline than before the war</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/24/iran-deal-strait-of-hormuz-trump-middle-east-crisis-live">Middle East crisis: live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>On 24 May each year, Iranians celebrate a historic victory in the war with Iraq: the liberation of Khorramshahr in 1982.</p><p>This year, some were hoping a peace deal looking likely to be signed with the US might mark a similar turning point in their country’s history.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/24/trump-says-he-does-not-make-bad-deals-but-even-republican-hawks-doubt-that-now">Continue reading...</a>

Trump says peace agreement with Iran has been 'largely' negotiated WASHINGTON, May 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that a ...

Trump to meet with US negotiators to decide on Iran’s ceasefire proposal <p>US president says it’s a ‘solid 50/50’ on either making a ‘good’ deal with Iran or striking the country anew</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> said he would meet today with American negotiators to review Iran’s latest proposal and decide by Sunday whether he will strike Iran “to kingdom come”.</p><p>The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, also told reporters in India on Saturday that “there may be news later today” about Iran. He did not specify what that news would be.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/23/iran-hosts-pakistani-delegation-diplomacy-to-avert-new-us-strikes">Continue reading...</a>

Trump doesn’t rule out Iran wanting to join Abraham Accords in future The relationship with Teheran is becoming a much more professional and productive one, the US president said

LIVE: Trump says Iran deal not ‘fully negotiated yet’ US president says any potential agreement with Tehran will be &#039;good and proper&#039; as mediation efforts continue.

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