US will not rush into a deal with Iran, says Trump

President Donald Trump has instructed U.S. negotiators to avoid rushing into any agreement with Iran, asserting that "time is on our side." In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump stated that the negotiations were proceeding in an orderly fashion but stressed the importance of taking sufficient time to finalize a correct deal.

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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.

The United States has maintained a blockade on Iranian ports since April 13. This action followed Iran's virtual halt of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical economic waterway, in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli attacks that began on February 28. Trump reiterated that the blockade would remain in effect until a deal is officially reached, certified, and signed.

Trump also took the opportunity to criticize the 2015 nuclear deal previously agreed upon by former President Barack Obama. He stated that the U.S. relationship with Iran was becoming more professional and productive, but underscored that Iran must not develop or procure nuclear weapons. "Our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one. They must understand, however, that they cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb," Trump wrote.

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The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed.

While the White House has not disclosed details of the potential agreement, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, indicated on Saturday that the two sides were close to a "memorandum of understanding" or a "framework agreement" comprising 14 clauses. This development suggests a trend toward rapprochement.

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Both sides must take their time and get it right.

However, concerns linger among some U.S. lawmakers. Republican senators, including Roger Wicker and Ted Cruz, have voiced fears that an agreement could be disadvantageous to the U.S. and overly beneficial to Iran. Cruz specifically warned against an outcome where Iran, still led by Islamists chanting "death to America," receives billions of dollars, enriches uranium, develops nuclear weapons, and gains control over the Strait of Hormuz, calling such a scenario a "disastrous mistake."

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Our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one. They must understand, however, that they cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb.