US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from GOP hawks | First Thing
US president says he is not rushing into a deal after proposed plan to end war prompts Republican backlash. Plus, mood in Russia turns against PutinGood morning.Donald Trump defended himself against criticism from fellow Republicans yesterday as he appeared on the verge of agreeing a deal with Iran to end the war.What has Iran said? Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has been speaking at a news briefing about the contours of a potential deal with the US to end the war: āIt is correct to say that we have reached a conclusion on a large portion of the issues under discussion. But to say that this means the signing of an agreement is imminent ā no one can make such a claim.āWhy does he think voters are becoming disenfranchised? Massie pointed to several significant constituencies ā including āMake America healthy againā campaigners, fiscal hawks pushing for sweeping government budget cuts, and voters who donāt want the US engaged in wars ā who he claimed had been āalienatedā by the administrationās actions. āAnd so, Iām worried that in November, this is going to cost the party a lot.ā Continue reading...
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