"They're Begging, Not Me!" — Trump Mocks Iran as 'Great Negotiators, Pathetic Fighters'
President Trump slams "fake news" reports claiming he is begging for an Iran deal. In a Cabinet meeting, Trump asserts Iran is "begging" for a deal and links the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to successful negotiations.
President Donald Trump delivered a scathing critique of recent media reports and the Iranian leadership during a cabinet meeting on Thursday. The President firmly rejected claims by major U.S. outlets, specifically targeting the Wall Street Journal, which suggested his administration is desperate for a nuclear deal.
President Trump characterized the Iranians as highly skilled at the bargaining table but lacking in military prowess.
"I say they are terrible fighters, but they are great negotiators," Trump stated. "And they are begging to make a deal."
The President emphasized that the reality is the opposite of "fake news" reports, asserting that the Iranian government is the party seeking a resolution due to internal and external pressures. Despite their intelligence, Trump expressed doubt about his own readiness to sign an agreement, noting, "I don’t know if we’re ready to do it."
Trump used the session to slam the timing of potential negotiations, arguing that a deal should have been secured years ago. He took aim at former President Joe Biden, calling him "the worst president in the history of our country," and claimed Iran had "free rein" during the previous administration.
Trump reiterated his core stance: "You cannot let madmen have nuclear weapons."
In a direct reference to global oil transit and regional stability, Trump linked the diplomatic outcome to the freedom of navigation in the Middle East. He stated clearly that, "If there is a good deal, the Strait of Hormuz will be open."
This comment suggests that the reopening or guaranteed security of the strategic waterway remains a primary bargaining chip in the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.