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Trump Accuses Critics of Being 'Fools' Over Iran Deal, Vance Defends 'Win-Win' Agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump denounced critics of his Iran peace accord as 'fools' and 'bad people' during negotiations in Switzerland. Vice-President J.D. Vance defended the agreement as a 'win-win' for the U.S. and Iran. Oil prices dropped following the announcement of the deal.

On June 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized opponents of his Iran peace accord, calling them 'fools' and 'bad people' during negotiations in Switzerland. He accused critics of being 'jealous' or 'stupid' for opposing the deal, which he claimed was beneficial for the U.S. and the global economy. The agreement, signed by Trump and Iran's counterpart, aimed to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though two months of implementation negotiations remained. Vice-President J.D. Vance defended the deal as a 'win-win' for both nations, asserting that the U.S. 'has all the cards' and urging public faith in Trump's leadership. He addressed reporters at the White House, emphasizing the deal's benefits despite its vague provisions. Oil prices tumbled following the announcement, reflecting market uncertainty about the deal's long-term implications. Sources report that Trump's outburst followed a record-high stock market and falling oil prices, which he attributed to the deal's success. The agreement marked a significant diplomatic shift, though its effectiveness and stability remain under scrutiny.

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IndependentSouth China Morning PostJun 19, 01:27 AM
Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it

Vice-President J.D. Vance went on the offensive on Thursday to defend the “win-win” US-Iran agreement as critics slammed its vague provisions, even as others welcomed the apparent end to an expensive and unpopular war, no matter how potentially flawed the deal might be. “We have all the cards,” Vance told reporters at the White House. “Have a little bit of faith in the president of the United States. The idea that he is going to strike a deal that’s been bad for the American people, it’s...

IndependentThe HinduJun 18, 08:18 PM
Trump defends Iran deal from critics he calls 'fools'

These fools, who think I haven't been tough enough on Iran, when the Stock Market Just Hit A RECORD HIGH, and Oil prices are 'tumbling' down, are either jealous, bad people, or stupid, says U.S. President Donald Trump

IndependentSouth China Morning PostJun 18, 04:34 PM
Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who criticise his new Iran peace accord

US President Donald Trump lashed out at critics of his agreement with Iran on Thursday, calling those who accused him of offering concessions to end the war “fools”, ahead of negotiations in Switzerland on implementing the deal. Oil prices tumbled after Trump and his Iranian counterpart separately signed their accord to end the Middle East war, with the Strait of Hormuz to reopen but two months of negotiations lying ahead. In a sudden development after uncertainty over when the deal agreed...