Trump: The deal with Iran will be good for the US and its allies
Trump attacks his critics and argues that a future deal with Iran will be "good for the US and its allies." In a new statement regarding the situation with Iran, Trump argued that Tehran "really wants to make a deal" and that any deal reached "will be good for the United States and for those on our side." In his statement on the Truth Social platform, Donald Trump also attacked his domestic critics, whom he accused of "whining negatively" about the way he handled the war. "It is much harder for me to do my job properly and negotiate when political actors constantly repeat that I should move faster or slower, go to war or not go to war," Donald Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform. "Just sit back and relax. Everything will turn out fine in the end – it always does!" stated Donald Trump.
New York Times: Trump sends stricter terms for the peace framework to Iran, which is requesting modifications to the memorandum
The real danger is that neither side, neither the US nor Iran, appears satisfied, stated the former Pakistan ambassador to Iran. The US has failed to convince Iran to commit. Iran is also reluctant to back down. The result may not be peace, but a pause before a second round of confrontation. Meanwhile, the New York Times emphasizes that Trump has sent stricter terms for the peace framework to Iran. According to the Iranian side, talks and the exchange of messages are ongoing, and until a clear result is reached, nothing can be judged, and everything being said now is speculation and should not be given any importance. CBS sources claim: Mediators are still consulting on changes to the US-Iranmemorandum of understanding. Trump has sent the proposed modifications to Tehran through intermediaries, and Iranhas not responded so far.
Araghchi (Iranian Foreign Minister): Do not pay attention to reports, it is all speculation - Negotiations continue
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that no trust should be placed in media reports regarding the negotiations with the United States until official results are announced. "The negotiations and exchange of messagesare ongoing, and until a tangible result is reached, it is premature to draw conclusions. What is being said at this moment is merely speculation, and people should not give it much weight until the information is officially and definitively confirmed," the Iranian Foreign Minister stated on state Iranian television. On May 29, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baghaei, had stated that the Islamic Republic continues to exchange messages with the United States, but that no agreement has been finalized yet. On Sunday, the New York Times reported that US President Donald Trump presented stricter terms for a deal with Iran and that the revised proposals were conveyed to the Iranian side.
IRGC General argues that Trump faces only "bad" or "worse" choices regarding Iran
A high-ranking commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says that US President Trump has no good options regarding Iran and must choose between a "bad" or "worse" scenario. "Trump, whose defeat in the war has become obvious to everyone, now faces two paths ahead of him: the bad road or the worse road," stated a top officer of the IRGC of Iran. The US President must choose between recognizing the terms and rights of the Iranian nation or continuing an aggressive war against the Islamic Republic. He emphasized that the enemy has made a strategic error in its calculation to launch an aggressive war against the Iranian nation. "Iran has won this battle, and the United States is heading toward defeat and decline." The senior IRGC commander added that Washington and the regime of Israellaunched a large-scale and unprovoked attack against Iran, incorrectly assuming that victory was possible in a few days, while their strategic goals included the elimination of the country's nuclear capabilities, the elimination of its missile capabilities, and, ultimately, the overthrow of the Islamic establishment. He pointed out the shift in regional equations in favor of Iran, stating that Iran now holds a dominant position in the strategic Strait of Hormuz and has acquired status and the legitimate right of the Iranian nation after 500 years. "Iran is now in a position of victory and superiority. The Islamic Republic has stated its terms for resolving the current deadlock, and now it is the United States' turn to make a decision on the matter." Iran will respond more forcefully to any new hostile aggression, the senior commander stressed. "There is a consensus among the Armed Forces, diplomats, and people from all walks of life that the rights of the Iranian nation must be secured, whether through negotiations and an agreement or by other means." The senior IRGC commander finally warned against any further miscalculations by the enemy, stressing that the Iranian Armed Forcesare fully prepared and their response will be much stronger, more decisive, and more unimaginable in the event that the enemy commits another mistake.
IRGC announced they targeted air base used for American attack in southern Iran
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it struck an air base which was used for an attack against a telecommunications tower on the island of Sirik, located in the southern province of Hormozgan, according to the Fars news agency. "Following the attack by the American military against a communications tower on the island of Sirik in Hormozgan province an hour ago, fighters of the IRGC Aerospace Force targeted the air base from which the attack originated and the pre-designated targets were destroyed," the statement said. The IRGC did not specify the location of the specific facility while they warned the United States that in the event of a new aggressive act, the response will be even more extensive. Earlier, it had been reported that air defense systems were activated in Kuwait, while sirens sounded across the country. Over the weekend, American forces carried out attacks against an Iranian radar and drone command centers. As the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported, these actions were in response to alleged aggressive actions by Tehran, including the downing of an MQ-1 drone operating over international waters. For their part, the Revolutionary Guards claimed they downed the American drone because it had entered Iran's territorial waters with hostile intentions.
Is the chief US negotiator with Iran being ousted? - Trump annoyed with Vance
Trump has expressed doubts about the political abilities of Vice President Vance in private conversations and considers that he is not sure if he is the best option to continue the path of the "MAGA" political movement in the coming years… claim certain media outlets. According to the sources, Trump is apparently not entirely satisfied with some of Vance'sactions and decisions. Among the issues raised is the criticism of Vance's electoral record, certain diplomatic missions, and his style of presence on the political stage. Trump has repeatedly compared Vance's performance to his own in private circles, believing that he would have had a harder time reaching his current position without Trump's direct support. It has also been said that many incidents in the media and some not-so-successful moments at public events have intensified the critical stance toward Vance in circles close to the administration. While Trump has publicly supported Vance and presented an image of harmony between them, discussions are underway behind the scenes regarding the political future of the Republican Party and a potential successor in 2028. Conversely, the White House rejected these narratives and emphasized that J.D. Vance is one of the important figures of the administration and plays an effective role in promoting government programs. Administration officials have stated that the published reports present an inaccurate picture of the relationship between the President and his Vice President.
Trump: The deal with Iran is close but I'm in no hurry - The guarantee I need is that there will be no nuclear weapons, we deliberately did not hit the Iranian military
The US President claimed that he is very close to a deal with Iran, but he is not in a hurry. US President Trump claimed in an interview with Fox News that Washington has deliberately avoided targeting the Iranian military, arguing that previous wars have shown the risks of dissolving the institutions and armed forces of a country. Despite carrying out attacks against other elements of the Iranian leadership, the US has left the military alone, Trump stressed. "People will be surprised when they hear this, because mistakes have been made in wars where you destroy everyone and then you have a country that has never been rebuilt for 40 years," he said in an interview with Fox News. Trump cited Iraq as an example of what he described as a failed approach of the United States in previous conflicts. Trump also repeated his claim that Iran would have acquired nuclear weapons if the United States had not attacked Iranian nuclear facilitieswith B-2 bombers in June 2025. Trump added that he is not in a hurry to finalize a deal with Tehran. "If you rush, you're not going to get a good deal," he said. The two sides are "very close to a very good deal." He also said that the "only guarantee" he needed in any deal was that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons. "The only guarantee I have is that there will be no nuclear weapons, they have agreed to that. Slowly but surely, I think we are getting what we want - and if we don't get what we want, we will terminate it in another way," Trump claimed.
Is Iran reacting to Israel's fierce attacks on Lebanon? - Netanyahu is testing Iran's strategic patience
"The Zionist regime in Israel is attacking southern Lebanon incessantly, and in its latest attacks, it hit a hospital.Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, claims: we have murdered 700 members of the Lebanese Hezbollah in the last month! In April 2026, when Trump, frustrated by the attack that lasted 40 days on Iranian soil, was forced to accept a ceasefire, Iran accepted the cessation of the war on the condition of ending the attack on Lebanese Hezbollah, and only after the ceasefire in southern Lebanon was a ceasefire achieved between Iran and the United States. However, with the possibility of a deal between Iran and the United States increasing, Netanyahu has intensified attacks in southern Lebanon and is attacking Hezbollah and its infrastructure even more than during the 40-day war. Does Netanyahu want to force Iran to respond and destroy the chances of a deal? Does Netanyahu feel weakness from Iran and is working to achieve his goals of re-occupying southern Lebanon? If Tehran's silence on these attacks continues, the prerequisite of stopping the war on all fronts for the continuation of the ceasefire will be meaningless, and the continuation of these attacks may actually operationally weaken Hezbollah, paving the way for new attacks on Iran in the coming weeks.Iran's attacks on Israel on the eve of the World Cup may force Trump to accelerate the deal and end the current uncertainty. Sometimes, war is served better by diplomacy than by peace..."
CNN: Iran has restored 50 of the 69 entrances to its underground bases after the attacks
Iran has removed debris from 50 of the 69 entrances to 18 underground bases that were struck by American and Israeli raids, reports CNN. "CNN discovered that Iran has already cleared 50 of the 69 tunnel entrances at 18 underground missile facilities that had previously been targeted by the US and Israel," the report states. According to CNN, for several weeks, the US and Israel have been trying to limit access to Iranian underground facilities through missile attacks, destroying roads and tunnel entrances leading to them. Since the start of the ceasefire, the clearing of the bases has accelerated noticeably. "Satellite images examined by CNN show how Iran is using simple equipment - bulldozers and dump trucks - to neutralize the consequences of these costly operations (of launching missile attacks)." Reuters reported that the United States struck an Iranian military facility recently. Iran's IRGC reported border violations by American drones and F-35s. They claimed they downed the drones and forced the aircraft to abandon their airspace. The US Central Command stated that the attacks were carried out to protect American forces and that the ceasefire remains in effect.
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