What They’re Saying About the Iran War—June 2, 2026
U.S.
President Donald Trump | Truth Social
“Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
President Donald Trump | Truth Social
“Fake News Reports that the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the U.S.A., stopped speaking a few days ago are false and erroneous. The conversations between us have been going on continuously, including four days ago, three days ago, two days ago, one day ago, and today. Where they lead, one never knows, but as I told Iran, ‘It’s time, one way or another, for you to make a Deal. You’ve been doing this for 47 years, and it cannot be allowed to go on any longer!’”
President Donald Trump | Comments to Journalists
“I don’t care if they’re over, honestly [referring to negotiations with Iran.] I really don’t care. I couldn’t care less. If they’re over, they’re over. If they’re not, you know, I think they took too much time. Frankly, I thought they started to get very boring.”
President Donald Trump | Comments to Journalists
“I think the oil will be dropping like a rock in the very near, you know, the very near distance. Once you explain that this is all about Iran having a nuclear weapon, people are willing to pay a little bit more.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio | Testimony Before Congress
“There is the prospect before us, which could happen today, it could happen tomorrow, it could happen next week. For the first time, certainly in my memory, they have agreed to negotiate aspects of their nuclear program that just a month ago, just a year ago, they were refusing to even mention.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio | Testimony Before Congress
“If they comply with what we’re demanding on the nuclear side—zero enrichment, get rid of the enriched uranium . . . the more they give, the more they would get. What they’re not going to get it is a down payment.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio | Testimony Before Congress
“[Sanctions relief for the Iranian regime in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz has] not been discussed. . . . If Iran wants to be able to move its oil again through the Strait, they will have to reopen the Straits. If they refuse to do so, then we have other options available to us, but we would prefer to negotiate.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio | Testimony Before Congress
“They were going to build for themselves so many missiles, so many drones, so many conventional weapons, including a navy, that at that point there’s nothing you could do about [Iran’s nuclear program].”
“Thousands of U.S. service members at sea, in the skies, and from land are supporting the ongoing U.S. blockade against Iran. As of June 1, CENTCOM forces have redirected 121 commercial vessels and disabled 5 to ensure compliance.”
“In Trump 1, it was a clearly stated policy that Iran should not be allowed to continue to support terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah without consequences. I would urge Trump 2 to continue that policy. Any deal that does not punish Iran in the future for supporting groups like Hezbollah — whose stated goal is to destroy Israel and control Lebanon through force of arms — would be a tremendous missed opportunity. Iran is the weakest they’ve ever been since 1979, but they can still project power through Hezbollah and other proxies. Iran’s ability to generate future October 7-style attacks are not connected to their nuclear program, but rather their unending desire to disrupt the region and eventually destroy Israel through their proxies. ANY DEAL WITH IRAN MUST CLEARLY STATE THAT IF IRAN PROVIDES FUTURE SUPPORT TO TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS LIKE HEZBOLLAH, IT WILL RESULT IN CRIPPLING SANCTIONS AND OTHER PUNITIVE MEASURES.”
Rep. Ashley Hinson | Comments During Conversation with Voters
“I’m deferring to the president on the negotiations because he has the team doing it. I do hope we can get this done by the next couple of weeks. If it drags on beyond that, it’s a political liability for us too, because we’ve lost Iowa soldiers. I’ve been to four funerals since December, it’s awful.”
IRAN
“The United States demands our total surrender, and the Iranian nation will never surrender. Without surrender, war is inevitable.”
Mohammad Jafar Assadi, Deputy Head of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters | Comments to State TV
“We have not yet played all our trump cards. There are many capabilities that, if necessary, we will use. When surrender is not an option, war lies ahead. Therefore, we are prepared and have no issue with war.”
Foreign Ministry | Press Release
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs . . . states that from the very first days after the announcement of the ceasefire until now, the United States and the Zionist regime have repeatedly violated the ceasefire. These violations include continued attacks against Iran’s commercial vessels. Simultaneously, the Zionist regime has violated the ceasefire through attacks on Lebanon, infringement of Lebanon’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the destruction of infrastructure in both countries. It has become clear that the ceasefire has been violated in every one of these arenas, indicating that the violation extends across all fronts. Despite the declarations made by the United States in the first days after the ceasefire aimed at compelling the Zionist regime to halt its aggressions against Lebanon, the direct responsibility for these ceasefire violations rests with the United States. Since the Zionist regime is merely an instrument in America's hands, the responsibility for the consequences and repercussions of this situation also lies with the United States. The Islamic Republic of Iran warns of the dangers posed by these repeated ceasefire violations to peace and regional security and condemns the continuation of these aggressions and the crimes committed. The Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to use all available capacities to defend its rights arising from the ceasefire agreement and to safeguard its interests wherever they are threatened.”
Persian Gulf Strait Authority | X
“Since the start of operations of the #PersianGulf_Waterways_Management entity in early May, more than 300 non-Iranian vessels have submitted information to obtain safe passage permits through the #Strait_of_Hormuz, most of which have been oil tankers. Outbound and inbound ships to and from #PersianGulf have accounted for 77 and 23 percent of requests, respectively. The primary destinations for outbound ships have been Asian countries, particularly China and India, while the primary destination for inbound ships has been the United Arab Emirates. In accordance with the declared policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the PGSA does not have the authority to issue permits for the passage of ships from hostile countries, and in conditions of restrictions arising from war, it prioritizes the passage of ships associated with aligned governments.”
GULF STATES
Anwar Gargash, Chief Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President | X
“From the Arabian Gulf to Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq, we are all paying the price for Iran's inflated regional ambitions. No state in the region can play a role at the expense of shared security, stability, and prosperity. Review is required and inevitable, on clear foundations: respect for sovereignty, good neighborliness, and non-interference in others' affairs.”
EUROPE
Kaja Kallas, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy | X
“Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran have helped prevent a return to full-blown war. The EU is ready to contribute to a sustainable and peaceful resolution. We bring economic leverage, hard-won nuclear expertise, longstanding relationships with Gulf partners, and direct engagement with Iran itself.”
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