Trump shuts down critics, says Hormuz will be open as Iran accepted 'infinity' nuclear inspections

Trump forcefully dismissed media criticism and congressional backlash, then revealed Iran had accepted indefinite, top-level nuclear inspections
President Donald Trump argued that unprecedented inspections and escrow controls justified sanctions relief as the White House defended its Iran framework (Getty Images)
President Donald Trump argued that unprecedented inspections and escrow controls justified sanctions relief as the White House defended its Iran framework (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald J Trump has launched a powerful public counter-offensive to silence growing bipartisan skepticism over his administration's preliminary peace framework with Tehran.

Writing on Truth Social, the president forcefully dismissed critical media characterizations and congressional backlash, revealing that Iran has fully capitulated to long-term, highest-level nuclear verification mandates stretching "long into the future (Infinity!!!)"

The provocative executive defense seeks to fundamentally reshape the domestic political narrative surrounding the newly brokered 60-day truce.



By laying out an explicit trade-off, Trump explained that Tehran's unprecedented concessions to guarantee absolute atomic honesty are what justified his decision to halt active naval blockade operations.

The administration is aggressively leveraging this strategic breakthrough to demonstrate that its intense 100-day military campaign successfully forced the Islamic Republic into comprehensive submission, permanently stabilizing the world's most vital maritime energy corridor under absolute American enforcement parameters.

White House ensures strict fund oversight

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 3: The U.S. Treasury Department headquarters building seen from the Washington Monument on June 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
Administration officials say any released assets will remain under US oversight and can only be used for approved humanitarian and agricultural purchases (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

"If they did not agree to this, there would be no further negotiations!" Trump asserted, addressing hawkish lawmakers who warned of a massive financial windfall for the theocratic regime.

The president revealed that all released sanctions assets will remain locked inside specialized escrow accounts under strict US Treasury control.

Rather than providing liquid capital, the framework mandates that these frozen billions be utilized exclusively to purchase food, medical supplies, and agricultural commodities like corn, wheat, and soybeans directly from American farmers.

Trump defended the limited economic assistance by citing a severe, underlying humanitarian crisis inside the war-torn nation, arguing that Washington must provide structured civilian relief before it is too late.

Naval fleets preserve tactical readiness

(US Navy)
While shipping lanes reopen, American naval assets remain positioned to respond rapidly if Iran violates the framework's terms (US Navy)

While Trump confirmed that the critical shipping channel will remain fully open to international commerce with no further maritime blockade, he issued a stern warning that the Pentagon is preserving total operational readiness.

All American naval assets are remaining in position across the Persian Gulf to instantly reinstitute trade restrictions if compliance failures occur.

The robust defense lands as Vice President JD Vance continues anchoring high-stakes trilateral implementation talks with Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Switzerland.

By matching strict structural safeguards with agricultural economic incentives, Trump is betting he can bypass congressional resistance and solidify his signature Middle East realignment before the temporary August waiver deadline expires.

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