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Trump Blames Congress as Iran Suspends Talks Over Israel Strikes

6/2/2026

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President Donald Trump blamed Congress and party rivals for hindering his negotiations after Iran halted talks over Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Iran suspended negotiations with the United States, citing Israeli attacks on Lebanon as ceasefire violations.
Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran wants a deal beneficial to the United States and its allies.
He called Democrats and some Republicans political hacks whose criticism makes his job harder.

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President Donald Trump blamed Congress and party rivals for hindering his negotiations after Iran halted talks over Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Iran suspended negotiations with the United States, citing Israeli attacks on Lebanon as ceasefire violations.
Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran wants a deal beneficial to the United States and its allies.
He called Democrats and some Republicans political hacks whose criticism makes his job harder.