Critics call Iran deal Trump's 'diabolical delusion' as he claims force is the only way to enforce it

The Jakarta Post—A wave of critical commentary has labeled the Trump administration's Iran deal a 'diabolical delusion,' questioning both its strategic logic and the president's true motives. Trump himself stoked controversy by stating that force is the 'only way' to enforce the Iran deal — a bombshell admission that undermined the deal's diplomatic framing. Trump also scrambled to call a leaked version of the deal fake, trying to contain the fallout from a document that circulated widely. Op-eds in the Salt Lake Tribune and elsewhere argued Trump prioritized his own political self-interest above American national interests in structuring the agreement. Salon published an opinion calling for Trump to resign now as the best remaining path to saving face over the Iran controversy.

• The Jakarta Post — Op-ed: 'Stop Trump and all aggressions'
• Salt Lake Tribune — Salt Lake Tribune op-ed argued Trump put self-interest first in the Iran deal
• The New Republic — Trump said force is the only way to enforce the Iran deal — a bombshell statement
• The New Republic — Trump scrambled to call a leaked Iran deal document fake after it circulated widely
• ABC Australia — An ABC Australia op-ed called the Iran deal a 'diabolical delusion' by the Trump team
• Salon — Salon op-ed urges Trump to resign now to save face