1. Reiterates "Iran Does Want a Deal"
—US President Trump recently tweeted: "Iran does want a deal, and it would be a good deal for the United States and our allies. Just sit back and relax, and everything will fall into place—it always has!"
2. Insists US-Iran Agreement "Explicitly Prohibits" Iran from Possessing Nuclear Weapons
—On May 31, US President Trump tweeted, accusing CNN of publishing "fake news" on Iran, insisting that the US-Iran agreement "explicitly states that Iran will not possess nuclear weapons."
3. US Media: Trump's Modifications to Proposed Agreement Extend US-Iran Talks by a Week
—According to CNN, officials said that Trump made modifications to the proposed agreement with Iran after meeting with advisors on Friday, which will extend the negotiation process by another week. The specific modifications Trump requested are not yet clear, but officials said the president insisted on adding tougher language to Iran's nuclear commitments and its assurances to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
4. Trump Calls Loss of Legal Talent a Good Thing
—US President Trump tweeted: “The New York Times published a report today titled ‘Trump Administration Suffers Staggering Loss of Legal Talent,’ using language that makes it seem like a bad thing, but actually, it’s a great thing. Those who left were just a bunch of radical left-wing ‘deep state’ lunatics.”
5. Continues Strategic Cooperation with Syrian and Iraqi Governments—US President Trump: “I am pleased to announce that Ambassador Tom Barrack to Turkey has performed an outstanding job and will be appointed Special Presidential Envoy for Syria and Iraq. We will continue to advance our strategic cooperation with the governments of Syria and Iraq, and our relationship with them will continue to deepen!”
