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UN Ambassador Waltz Defends Trump Iran Deal Amid Criticism

6/25/2026

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Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended President Donald Trump's Iran agreement on Fox News, calling it a success.
He asserted the Iranian regime was desperate and that no president had ever negotiated from a stronger position.
Social media users Spiro’s Ghost, Patric Reynolds, Sandy and Viv Jackson called Waltz’s remarks lies and doubted his credibility.
Critics also referenced his prior Signalgate involvement while questioning his continued employment.

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Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended President Donald Trump's Iran agreement on Fox News, calling it a success.
He asserted the Iranian regime was desperate and that no president had ever negotiated from a stronger position.
Social media users Spiro’s Ghost, Patric Reynolds, Sandy and Viv Jackson called Waltz’s remarks lies and doubted his credibility.
Critics also referenced his prior Signalgate involvement while questioning his continued employment.