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On Monday, former President Donald Trump fired back at both Democrats and Republicans whom he labeled as “unpatriotic” for their criticism of his approach to ending the ongoing conflict with Iran. Trump urged these critics to “sit back and relax,” assuring them that a positive resolution would eventually emerge.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Iran is eager to negotiate a deal that would benefit the United States and its allies. He then launched into a sharp critique of his political adversaries.
“Don’t these Democrats and seemingly unpatriotic Republicans understand that it’s far more challenging for me to effectively do my job and negotiate when political operatives keep incessantly criticizing me at unprecedented levels?” Trump wrote. He expressed frustration over calls for him to change his pace or approach, whether it involved moving faster, slower, or considering military options.
“Just sit back and relax, it will all work out well in the end. It always does,” he added, seeking to reassure his audience.
Trump’s remarks follow recent defensive actions by U.S. Central Command, which targeted Iranian radar and drone command sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island.
“The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters,” CENTCOM said.
“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.