What They’re Saying About the Iran War—May 31, 2026
U.S.
President Donald Trump | Press Interview
“The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons, they’ve agreed to that.”
President Donald Trump | Press Interview
“We’re close to a very good deal. If you’re going to be in a hurry, you’re not going to make a good deal, and slowly but surely, we’re getting, I think, what we want—and if we don’t get what we want, we’re going to end it a different way.”
“In a recent conversation with President Trump, I affirmed my support for a deal with Iran that accepts President Trump’s demand to open up the Strait of Hormuz and start negotiations about forever ending their nuclear ambitions and support for terrorism. I have confidence that at the end of the day, President Trump will not agree to a bad deal with Iran. On a separate front, it is my belief that we must allow Israel to neutralize the threats the country faces from constant Hezbollah attacks emanating from Lebanon. . . . It would be unconscionable to ask Israel to accept a ceasefire with Hezbollah given Hezbollah’s stated desire to destroy Israel and their constant attacks. Any ceasefire with Hezbollah would allow them to re-arm and become stronger. In my view, there must not be any linkage between an Iran deal and Israel’s ability to fight back against Hezbollah’s unceasing aggression in Lebanon. . . . Any deal with Iran that restricts Israel’s ability to fight back against Hamas and Hezbollah would be unwise.”
IRAN
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf | Remarks in Parliament
“There is no trust in the enemy’s words and promises. Our only criterion is to achieve tangible results before we fulfill our commitments in return.”
EUROPE
French President Emmanuel Macron | X
“[I]t is essential that an agreement between the United States and Iran be reached quickly. This opportunity must be seized now. The priority must be the conclusion of a ceasefire and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without any conditions and in accordance with international law. Discussions will then need to continue to achieve a comprehensive and robust agreement on the other issues, particularly on the nuclear and ballistic programs, and regional stability. France stands ready to play its full part, by helping to resume maritime traffic through the independent multinational mission established with the United Kingdom, by supporting nuclear discussions with its expertise and capabilities, and by contributing to the necessary establishment of a regional security framework, alongside the partners whose protection it has helped ensure in recent months.”
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