1. Says Deal with Iran is Irrelevant
—According to the New York Times, Trump stated that a deal with Iran is irrelevant to him. “We will win anyway,” he said. “We have already defeated them militarily.”
2. Hints at Potential “Maritime Blockade” Against Iran
—Trump retweeted an article titled “If Iran Doesn’t Compromise, the President Has a Trump Card: A Maritime Blockade.” The article stated that if Iran refuses to accept the final agreement proposed by the US on Saturday, Trump could choose to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age, as he vowed. Alternatively, he might again employ the (maritime) blockade strategy that was successful previously (in Venezuela).
3. Claims to be Clearing the Strait of Hormuz
—During the US-Iran negotiations on Saturday, Trump posted on social media that all 28 Iranian mine-laying boats had been sunk, and the US had begun clearing the Strait of Hormuz, which he considered a great help to countries around the world (including Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others). 4. Multiple Phone Calls with the US Team During Negotiations
—According to Axios, Vance stated that the US negotiating team spoke with Trump at least six times on the day of the negotiations, and also communicated with Secretary of State Rubio, Secretary of Defense Hergese, Treasury Secretary Bessant, and General Cooper, Commander of Central Command.
5. No Price Gouging in the Fertilizer Industry
—Trump: I'm closely watching fertilizer prices while we fight for freedom in Iran. The United States will not accept price gouging by fertilizer monopolies! American farmers, we are your strong support.
6. Again Mentioning Europe—US President Trump posted a screenshot of a social media user's comment, "I want to know when Europe will adopt President Trump's reasonable suggestions."
7. Says He's Ready to Restart Negotiations If Things Don't Go Well—In an interview, when asked if he was optimistic about the negotiations, Trump responded that the US is ready to "restart" if things don't go well.
8. Again Criticizing the Media
—Trump: The fake news media is crazy, or rather, corrupt! The US has utterly destroyed Iran's military, including their entire navy and air force, and everything else. Their leadership is dead! The Strait of Hormuz will soon open, and empty ships are rushing to the US to "load cargo." However, if you believe fake news, then we have lost!
