U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that negotiations with Iran are progressing in an "orderly and constructive" manner, and that he has instructed American officials "not to rush into a deal." This was reported by The Hill, according to UNN.
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"Negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive fashion, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal, as time is on our side," Trump wrote on his social media platform.
"Both sides should take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes! Our relationship with Iran is becoming much more professional and productive," he added.
Trump reiterated that Iran must understand "that it cannot develop or acquire a nuclear weapon or a bomb."
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These statements come amid sharp criticism from several conservative Republican senators, including Trump ally Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), regarding reports of a potential deal.
As the publication notes, it is unclear whether Trump made the statement in response to this criticism, as he did not mention it in his Truth Social post. At the same time, he criticized the Obama-era nuclear deal and stated that a new agreement with Iran would not resemble that arrangement, which appeared to be a response to some of the criticism.
Some critics of the new deal have stated that it is inherently similar to the Obama-era agreement. This was the primary grievance of former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who suggested it could have been brokered by the Obama team. His remarks were sharply criticized on Saturday by White House Communications Director Steven Cheung.
On Sunday, Trump called the Obama deal one of the "worst deals ever made" by the U.S., claiming it was a "direct path to Iran creating a nuclear weapon."
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