Trump takes aim at critics of US-Iran MoU, says Iran ‘finished’

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump defended the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the US and Iran to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, rejecting criticism that the deal only addresses conflict-created issues.
• The MOU includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the US naval blockade on Iran’s ports, and halting fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon, with a 60-day negotiation period planned for key issues such as Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief.
• Trump claimed Iran entered negotiations out of desperation, calling the MOU an “unconditional surrender” by Iran, and criticized Democratic and some Republican opponents of the deal, including Senators Tom Cotton and Roger Wicker.
• The deal's longevity is uncertain after US Vice President JD Vance canceled a planned negotiation trip to Switzerland, and ongoing Israeli military actions in Lebanon threaten to derail the diplomatic breakthrough.
• A new ceasefire in Lebanon was reportedly agreed upon, despite continued Israeli strikes and Iranian accusations against the US for attacks in Lebanon; Trump also acknowledged a complex relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu amid the conflict.