Overview
- President Trump posted a series of early-Monday messages on Truth Social that defended his negotiations with Iran and personally attacked Sen. Thom Tillis, Sen. Bill Cassidy, and Rep. Thomas Massie.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqai said a conclusion had been reached on a large portion of issues, and U.S. officials say a broad template appears to have support from Iran’s leadership.
- A senior U.S. official warned finalizing a full, implementable deal could take days because Iran must complete internal deliberations and agree implementation steps.
- The president’s Memorial Day posts provoked immediate backlash from critics who called the messages inappropriate for the holiday and from hawks and former allies who urged walking away from any deal resembling past accords.
- The talks seek to halt hostilities that have disrupted passage through the Strait of Hormuz and to restore commercial shipping and regional stability, with potential effects on global energy flows if a pact is completed.