Trump touts 'roaring' economy, says Iran will never get nuclear weapon in Truth Social post

The remarks came hours after President Trump criticized opponents who said the Iran deal was too lenient or failed to curb Tehran's ambitions
President Donald Trump claimed that the economy was booming, oil was flowing, and Iran was prevented from obtaining a nuclear weapon (Getty Images)
President Donald Trump claimed that the economy was booming, oil was flowing, and Iran was prevented from obtaining a nuclear weapon (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump delivered a sweeping victory lap on Thursday, June 18, claiming his administration has simultaneously strengthened the economy, lowered costs, stabilized energy markets, and prevented Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

In a Truth Social post, Trump dismissed critics questioning his handling of the Iran war and argued that recent economic indicators, coupled with the newly signed agreement with Tehran, prove his approach is producing results both at home and abroad.



Trump links Iran agreement to economic gains

The president used social media to paint a picture of a country firing on all cylinders, crediting his administration for what he described as a period of economic strength and geopolitical stability.

“OIL IS FLOWING, IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON (THE WORLD WILL BE SAFE!), THE STOCK MARKETS ARE ROARING, JOBS ARE AT RECORDS, AND PRICES ARE DROPPING (AFFORDABILITY!),” Trump wrote.

He continued by claiming the United States is now stronger and more respected than ever before. Trump ended the post with a simple message to critics and supporters alike: “YOU’RE WELCOME!”

NATANZ, IRAN - MARCH 30:  An Iranian nuclear power plant stands March 30, 2005 some 200 miles (322 k
An Iranian nuclear power plant stands March 30, 2005, some 200 miles (322 km) south of Tehran, in Natanz, Iran (Getty Images)

The remarks came just hours after Trump lashed out at opponents who had argued that the Iran agreement either gives Tehran too much breathing room or fails to eliminate its nuclear ambitions permanently.

“These fools, who think I haven’t been tough enough on Iran, when the Stock Market Just Hit A RECORD HIGH, and Oil prices are ‘tumbling’ down, are either jealous, bad people, or stupid,” Trump wrote in a separate post.



The comments reflect Trump's growing effort to sell the Iran agreement not merely as a foreign-policy success but as a major economic win for American households.

White House pushes message of stability

Administration officials have increasingly argued that easing tensions in the Middle East has helped calm energy markets and reduce fears of a broader regional conflict that could have sent oil prices sharply higher.

Trump has repeatedly highlighted falling energy costs as evidence that his strategy is working.

The president has also pointed to stock market gains and strong employment numbers as proof that investor confidence remains high despite months of uncertainty surrounding the conflict with Iran.

A car drives behind the gasoline price board of a gas station in San Francisco, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
A car drives behind the gasoline price board of a gas station in San Francisco, Thursday, March 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Rather than focusing exclusively on the diplomatic details of the agreement, Trump appears to be highlighting the deal through kitchen-table issues such as fuel prices, inflation, and consumer affordability.

The message is politically significant as the White House prepares to defend the agreement against criticism from both foreign-policy hawks who wanted a tougher stance on Tehran and critics who believe the deal does not go far enough in limiting Iran's nuclear activities.

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