Trump criticizes Obama Iran deal, says blockade stays until Iran agrees to new nuclear pact

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald J Trump aggressively dismantled the historical legacy of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Sunday, May 24, slamming former President Barack Obama's signature foreign policy achievement as a total administrative failure.

Utilizing his social media network Truth Social, the President drew a sharp contrast between legacy engagement strategies and his own heavy-pressure tactics, while confirming that the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain fully intact.

"One of the worst deals ever made by our Country was the Iran Nuclear Deal, put forth and signed into existence by Barack Hussein Obama and the rank amateurs of the Obama Administration," Trump declared.

He asserted that the legacy pact created a direct pathway for Tehran to develop a nuclear weapon, explicitly contrasting it with the strict mandates of his own active negotiations: "Not so with the transaction currently being negotiated with Iran by the Trump Administration — THE EXACT OPPOSITE, in fact!"

White House signals no rush for treaty signature

While negotiators continue to finalize a preliminary memorandum of understanding following extensive mediation efforts by regional partners, Trump clarified that Washington is under no time pressure to execute a final deal.

The President stated that discussions are moving forward in an orderly and constructive manner, but revealed he has explicitly instructed his representatives to refrain from rushing into a soft pact because time is entirely on the American side.

The administration’s refusal to accelerate the timeline signals a deliberate squeeze on Tehran’s collapsing internal economy.

Trump emphasized that both sides must take their time to ensure a flawless strategic document, warning that there can be no mistakes.

Until an official, comprehensive agreement is fully finalized, certified, and signed by all parties, the crushing US naval blockade will remain in full force and effect.

Abraham Accords expansion offered to regional neighbors

Despite the unyielding enforcement protocols, Trump claimed that the bilateral dynamic with the Islamic Republic is shifting into a more professional and productive relationship. 

However, the President reiterated that the baseline conditions for a final treaty remain completely non-negotiable, stating that Iranian officials must permanently accept that they cannot develop or procure a nuclear weapon or bomb under any circumstances.

Concluding his foreign policy broadside, Trump expressed deep gratitude to Middle Eastern nations for their regional cooperation during the high-stakes standoff.

He suggested that stability could be permanently enhanced if neighboring states formally joined the landmark Abraham Accords security framework. 

The President even floated the possibility of a total regional realignment, concluding that "perhaps the Islamic Republic of Iran would like to join, as well!"