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Trump announced a deal is imminent a short time ago... (Original Post) SamuelTheThird 13 hrs ago OP
What a surprise. Ocelot II 13 hrs ago #1
I feel a yawn coming on. Sneederbunk 13 hrs ago #2
Iran will state they have no idea what the old man is talking about... Chasstev365 13 hrs ago #3
I certainly trust them more than our White House newdeal2 13 hrs ago #7
As do I. If anyone from the current gang of thugs, thieves, and pedos niyad 11 hrs ago #20
They already did. niyad 11 hrs ago #19
I lost count, how many times has he said that? doc03 13 hrs ago #4
Of course. It's that time of the week for the corrupt liar to pump up the market GoodRaisin 13 hrs ago #5
Another two weeks! MacKasey 13 hrs ago #6
That was my first thought as well! Maeve 13 hrs ago #9
I knew "imminent" was too big a word for him to use. Some staffer substituted it for "two weeks". erronis 11 hrs ago #23
American officials: F47's tweets are for domestic American proganda... QED 13 hrs ago #8
Beyond the stock market manipulation, slightlv 11 hrs ago #25
Hey Trump, your stupid schtick is boring dalton99a 13 hrs ago #10
Very boring. Dave Bowman 10 hrs ago #31
Stock Market manipulation CanonRay 12 hrs ago #11
fat orange imbecile wolfie001 12 hrs ago #12
I've been disregarding his damn tweets since I first started seeing them. calimary 12 hrs ago #13
Pumping Timewas 12 hrs ago #14
Yep, lying his ass off as usual. n/t PatrickforB 12 hrs ago #15
And he'll have a replacement for Obamacare in two weeks. Marcuse 12 hrs ago #16
We already know his tweets are propaganda Figarosmom 12 hrs ago #17
Colour me sooooo NOT surprised. niyad 12 hrs ago #18
Yet the Corporate media Charmin One 11 hrs ago #21
free air time NJCher 4 hrs ago #40
Hey John Roberts did you and the other 5 maga justices get a cut on the deal...........just asking......... turbinetree 11 hrs ago #22
Note must be taken as to the timing .. bobalew 11 hrs ago #24
Looks like he's paying the $25B (frozen assets). Pallets? underpants 11 hrs ago #26
Trump's staff tell our enemies to ignore Trump, he lies out his ass. Irish_Dem 11 hrs ago #27
MS NOW- Trump announces 'largely negotiated' agreement with Iran LetMyPeopleVote 11 hrs ago #28
According to some sources, here are the terms of what trump agreed to LetMyPeopleVote 11 hrs ago #29
Axios reported that Trump told a reporter in a phone call that he's "50-50" on reaching a deal with Iran, or resuming sop 11 hrs ago #30
Everyone knows it's an empty threat Renew Deal 8 hrs ago #38
"should be disregarded". No, really? I've been doing exactly that for a while now. 🙄 Dave Bowman 10 hrs ago #32
He lies every time he draws a breath. choie 10 hrs ago #33
Trump the negotiator Dave Id 10 hrs ago #34
Que Stock Market in a about 48 hours. PuraVidaDreamin 10 hrs ago #35
Said it before. Will say it again. There is No Way Out with the felon in the WH pat_k 8 hrs ago #36
SOS Renew Deal 8 hrs ago #37
Define "largely" Mossfern 8 hrs ago #39

niyad

(134,080 posts)
20. As do I. If anyone from the current gang of thugs, thieves, and pedos
Sat May 23, 2026, 07:30 PM
11 hrs ago

currently ruining our country is speaking or writing, I assume they are lying. It saves time and energy.

GoodRaisin

(11,071 posts)
5. Of course. It's that time of the week for the corrupt liar to pump up the market
Sat May 23, 2026, 06:06 PM
13 hrs ago

and illegally make some more money for himself.

erronis

(24,568 posts)
23. I knew "imminent" was too big a word for him to use. Some staffer substituted it for "two weeks".
Sat May 23, 2026, 07:45 PM
11 hrs ago

slightlv

(7,986 posts)
25. Beyond the stock market manipulation,
Sat May 23, 2026, 07:57 PM
11 hrs ago

the "domestic American propaganda" is what stood out most to me. This stupid tweet should be restacked, retweeted, or whatever they do to make it go viral with as large a view count as possible. Push it into the Maga's faces, that THIS is what their "deity" thinks of them.

Figarosmom

(13,527 posts)
17. We already know his tweets are propaganda
Sat May 23, 2026, 07:19 PM
12 hrs ago

But it's nice of Iran to confirm it.

He's bankrupted farms now he's working on gas stations. I wonder how long before there will be stations closing? Or rationing of gas to so many gals. at a time?

NJCher

(43,564 posts)
40. free air time
Sun May 24, 2026, 02:43 AM
4 hrs ago

for lies is what it amounts to.

Rarely, if ever, do they point out that the law will most likely prohibit his latest egregious action. Nope, the scary factor gets clicks.

turbinetree

(27,739 posts)
22. Hey John Roberts did you and the other 5 maga justices get a cut on the deal...........just asking.........
Sat May 23, 2026, 07:32 PM
11 hrs ago

.........presidential immunity............JFC..........



bobalew

(480 posts)
24. Note must be taken as to the timing ..
Sat May 23, 2026, 07:55 PM
11 hrs ago

Oil futures for the next mobth solidify 3 working days prior to the 25th of the month, meaning for May it occured on the 20th. I don't think he figured correctly, & was a bit late on it, or is manipulating in the interim bettween settlements. Whatever the strategy it looks quite suspicious





LetMyPeopleVote

(182,291 posts)
28. MS NOW- Trump announces 'largely negotiated' agreement with Iran
Sat May 23, 2026, 08:08 PM
11 hrs ago

“Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump announced on Truth Social.

BREAKING: Trump announces ‘largely negotiated’ agreement with Iran

“Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump announced on Truth Social.
www.ms.now/news/trump-i...

MS NOW (@ms.now) 2026-05-23T21:10:43.260Z

https://www.ms.now/news/trump-iran-war-deal-republicans-lindsey-graham

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that his administration had “largely” reached a deal with Iran that would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz following a call with Muslim leaders of Middle East countries and separately, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Details were scarce, including how the framework would address the future of Iran’s nuclear program.

“An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed,” Trump said in a social media post, citing Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Jordan, among others. “Separately, I had a call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, which, likewise, went very well.”

Trump added that “final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly.” He said that among “many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened,” but he did not elaborate on whether it included Iran’s enriched uranium.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei suggested earlier Saturday on state media that the “framework agreement”would give Tehran “between 30 to 60 days” to resolve sticking points over its stockpile. GOP critics, including Trump’s former CIA director and secretary of state from his first administration, blasted the apparent agreement for not achieving Trump’s main stated goal for going to war: to put a permanent end to Iran’s nuclear program.




.....Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., a key Trump congressional ally, warned against agreeing to a deal that could wind up giving Iran the appearance of dominance.

“If a deal is struck to end the Iranian conflict because it is believed that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be protected from Iranian terrorism and Iran still possesses the capability to destroy major Gulf oil infrastructure, then Iran will be perceived as being a dominate force requiring a diplomatic solution,” Graham said in a social media post Saturday.

It sounds like trump is caving to Iran due to the gas price issues and worries about midterms. Even if a deal is struck this week, gas prices will not go down until close to or after midterms

LetMyPeopleVote

(182,291 posts)
29. According to some sources, here are the terms of what trump agreed to
Sat May 23, 2026, 08:12 PM
11 hrs ago


According to Iranian and Arab sources Trump agreed to
-compensate Tehran by releasing blocked funds (at least $6 billion)
-lift sanctions
-remove American forces from around Iran (Iranian sources more specifically mention the naval assets in the region)
-lift the blockade
-ceasefire in all fronts including in Lebanon (basically allowing Tehran to rearm its proxy network and help Hizballah reasserts its control in Lebanon)
In exchange for
-gradual reopening of Strait of Hormuz with the transit remaining under Tehran’s management and control
-negotiations over other issues with no hard deadline (the 30-day negotiation window can be extended)
Washington has not denied any of these claims.
This is a total surrender, pretty symbolic if it is announced on Memorial Day.

sop

(19,378 posts)
30. Axios reported that Trump told a reporter in a phone call that he's "50-50" on reaching a deal with Iran, or resuming
Sat May 23, 2026, 08:24 PM
11 hrs ago

the war. “Either we reach a good deal or I’ll blow them to a thousand hells,” the reporter quoted Trump as saying.

Trump also posted a map of the Middle East on Truth Social, with Iran painted over with the American flag. The graphic read: “United States of the Middle East?”



Trump is a stupid, unserious man.

Renew Deal

(85,381 posts)
38. Everyone knows it's an empty threat
Sat May 23, 2026, 11:05 PM
8 hrs ago

Trump doesn't want to go back to war. That's why he keeps backing down and Iran feels they can dictate terms.

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