Trump: New Iran Deal Will Be “FAR BETTER” Than Obama-Biden JCPOA, Which He Calls “One of the Worst Deals Ever Made”

Reflecto News – President Donald Trump sharply contrasted the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement with the 2015 JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), calling the Obama-Biden-era deal “one of the worst deals ever made” for American and Israeli security and claiming it was “a guaranteed road to a nuclear weapon.”

In a lengthy statement released Monday, April 20, 2026, Trump declared:

“The DEAL that we are making with Iran will be FAR BETTER than the JCPOA, commonly referred to as ‘The Iran Nuclear Deal,’ penned by Barack Hussein Obama and Sleepy Joe Biden, one of the Worst Deals ever made having to do with the Security of our Country. It was a guaranteed Road to a Nuclear Weapon, which will not, and cannot, happen with the Deal we’re working on.”

Trump went on to criticize the original JCPOA for the cash payments made to Iran, alleging that $1.7 billion in “green” cash was loaded onto a Boeing 757 and flown to Iran, and that “hundreds of billions of dollars” were ultimately paid out. He claimed this money was sourced by emptying cash reserves from banks in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, describing it as unprecedented.

He further argued that had he not withdrawn from the JCPOA during his first term, “Nuclear Weapons would have been used on Israel, and all over the Middle East, including our cherished U.S. Military Bases.”

Trump singled out Washington Post journalist David Ignatius, calling him “Lightweight” and accusing him of defending a “DANGEROUS” and “Complete Embarrassment” to the United States.

Trump’s Vision for the New Deal

The president expressed strong confidence in the emerging agreement, stating it would deliver:

• Permanent prevention of Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon
• Genuine peace and security for Israel, the Middle East, Europe, America, and the world
• An end to the “years of Embarrassment and Humiliation” caused by previous “incompetent and cowardly leadership”

He concluded that a successful deal under his administration would be “something that the entire World will be proud of.”

Current Diplomatic Context

Trump’s statement comes as:

• Vice President JD Vance is expected in Islamabad, Pakistan, within hours to lead the U.S. delegation for the next round of high-level talks with Iran.
• The two-week ceasefire remains fragile, with Iran maintaining strict controls over the Strait of Hormuz and recent reports of gunfire against merchant vessels.
• Iran continues to reject any handover of enriched uranium and insists the U.S. must lift its naval blockade.

The talks in Islamabad are seen as the most important round yet, with both sides facing domestic and international pressure to produce tangible results before the ceasefire expires.

Reflecto News will continue monitoring reactions from Tehran, Jerusalem, and European capitals, as well as any developments from the high-level talks in Islamabad.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What did Trump say about the JCPOA?
He called it “one of the Worst Deals ever made,” claiming it paved a “guaranteed Road to a Nuclear Weapon” and involved massive cash payments to Iran, including $1.7 billion flown in cash on a Boeing 757.

Q2: How does Trump describe the emerging new deal?
He says it will be “FAR BETTER” than the JCPOA, will permanently prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, and will bring genuine peace and security to Israel, the Middle East, and the world.

Q3: Did Trump mention specific cash payments?
Yes. He claimed $1.7 billion in cash was loaded onto a plane and sent to Iran, and that “hundreds of billions of dollars” were ultimately paid out under the JCPOA.

Q4: When are the next U.S.-Iran talks?
Vice President JD Vance is expected to arrive in Islamabad within hours for the second round of high-level negotiations.

Q5: Is the current ceasefire still holding?
It remains technically in effect but is under severe strain due to disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. naval blockade.

Q6: How has Iran responded to Trump’s claims so far?
Iran has rejected the idea of handing over enriched uranium and continues to insist the U.S. must lift its blockade for normal shipping to resume.

Q7: What makes this new deal different according to Trump?
He claims it will eliminate the risk of a nuclear Iran, avoid the cash giveaways of the JCPOA, and deliver lasting peace and security instead of “embarrassment and humiliation.”

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