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Vance calls Iran deal a 'win-win' as Trump lashes out at critics
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Vance calls Iran deal a 'win-win' as Trump lashes out at critics

From South China Morning Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Vice President J.D. Vance defended a US-Iran agreement as a "win-win" deal, while President Donald Trump harshly criticized opponents.
  • Trump called critics of the memorandum of understanding "fools" and questioned the achievements of a recent war.
  • The conflict, initiated by Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has negatively impacted Trump's poll numbers, gas prices, and inflation ahead of the midterm elections.

Vice President J.D. Vance publicly defended a new US-Iran agreement on Thursday, labeling it a "win-win" deal. He urged confidence in President Donald Trump's negotiation abilities, stating, "The idea that he is going to strike a deal thatโ€™s been bad for the American people, itโ€™s preposterous."

However, the agreement faced criticism for its vague provisions. President Trump responded with characteristic aggression towards those who questioned the memorandum of understanding (MOU) he signed. On social media, Trump dismissed critics as "fools" and suggested they were motivated by jealousy, malice, or ignorance.

We have all the cards. Have a little bit of faith in the president of the United States. The idea that he is going to strike a deal thatโ€™s been bad for the American people, itโ€™s preposterous.

โ€” J.D. VanceVice President J.D. Vance defending the US-Iran agreement to reporters.

The conflict, which began in late February, was initiated by Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The war has coincided with a dip in Trump's approval ratings, a surge in gas prices, and rising inflation, all of which could impact the upcoming November US midterm elections.

Fools and either โ€œjealous, bad people, or stupidโ€.

โ€” Donald TrumpPresident Trump's description of critics of the memorandum of understanding on social media.
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Originally published by South China Morning Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.