Trump: Iran Seeks Deal, Urges Outside to Stop Meddling in Negotiations

June 1: U.S. President Donald Trump took to social media to announce that Iran is “open to a deal,” asserting that a final agreement would benefit the U.S. and its allies. Trump also slammed Democratic lawmakers and some Republican officials for weighing in on his Iran policy—including pushing him to accelerate or delay negotiations, calling for military action or caution amid tensions. He argued this ongoing political meddling has made diplomatic efforts far more difficult. The president urged the public to “relax and be patient,” noting things would eventually be resolved properly, and reaffirmed his commitment to continuing related negotiations. In a separate development, U.S. Central Command said Iran launched two ballistic missiles at U.S. troops stationed in Kuwait late Sunday local time. American missile defenses successfully intercepted the missiles, resulting in no U.S. casualties or facility damage. This was the latest Iranian missile attack on U.S. military targets in the Middle East amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions. In response, the U.S. has deployed additional forces to the Gulf region—including F-35 fighter jets, air defense missile systems, and naval vessels—to enhance regional defense capabilities.