On Monday, President Trump took aim at Democrats and Republicans he labeled as “unpatriotic,” who have criticized his decision not to negotiate an end to the Iran conflict. He urged his critics to “sit back and relax,” promising that everything will eventually resolve favorably.
Trump expressed confidence that Iran is eager to reach an agreement, assuring it would be beneficial for the United States and its allies. Sharing his thoughts on Truth Social, he launched a fierce critique against his adversaries.
“Do the Democrats, and some Republicans who seem unpatriotic, not realize how challenging it is for me to effectively perform my duties and negotiate?” Trump questioned. He lamented the constant political noise, which he described as unprecedented, pressuring him to act hastily, slowly, or to choose between war and diplomacy.
He reiterated, “Just sit back and relax, it will all work out well in the end. It always does.”
Trump’s remarks followed an announcement from US Central Command regarding defensive strikes on Iranian radar and drone command sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island.
“The calculated and intentional strikes took place over the weekend in retaliation for Iran’s aggressive actions, which included the downing of a U.S. MQ-1 drone in international airspace,” stated CENTCOM.
“U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that posed clear threats to ships transiting regional waters.
“No American service members were harmed. CENTCOM will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire.”
Kuwait meanwhile said its air defenses had opened fire early Monday morning to intercept incoming drone and missile fire.
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in a statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency that US forces had targeted a telecommunications tower.
The Guard said it responded with an attack without saying where, likely referring to the attack on Kuwait, which is home to US Army Central, the Mideast forward command for the Army.
The attacks represent the latest escalation between the two nations, even as both have insisted they are continuing to negotiate, particularly over Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Last week, Trump slammed his GOP critics amid reports the US would lift its blockade of Iranian ports if Tehran disposed of its highly enriched uranium.
“I laugh at all of the Dumocrats, RINOS, and Fools who know nothing about the potential deal I am making with Iran, things that haven’t even been negotiated yet,” Trump said.
Trump lashed out at Senator Thom Tillis, lawmaker Bill Cassidy, and “major sleazebag” congressman Thomas Massie, in particular.
Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump of incitement of insurrection following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, was denied a third term by Louisiana Republican primary voters last month, while Massie (R-Ky.) was defeated by Trump’s hand-picked challenger, Ed Gallrein.
“These people should go home and rest, they do nothing but create division and loss. In other words, they are losers!” Trump blasted.
“The deal with Iran will either be a great and meaningful one, or there will be no deal.”
With Post wires.
