Iran deal ‘disaster’ is not Trump’s fault, conservative commentator claims

Prominent conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has publicly labeled the United States’ latest memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran a total "disaster." However, despite his sharp critique of the agreement, Shapiro emphasized that President Donald Trump should not be held responsible for the outcome.

Conservative Critics Weigh In

As details of the MOU emerged, Shapiro, co-founder of the Daily Wire, joined a growing chorus of conservative voices voicing strong opposition to the deal. Among the critics is Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who recently lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger. Cassidy went as far as to label the move the worst foreign policy blunder in decades.

Former Vice President Mike Pence also chimed in, noting that the MOU mirrors the style of appeasement seen in the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal and subsequent efforts by Joe Biden. Pence argued that this latest strategy deviates from the firm stance previously held by the Trump administration.

Shapiro’s Assessment of the Deal

While Shapiro remains a staunch supporter of Trump's military strikes against Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile facilities—which he previously hailed as an act of "political bravery"—he believes the U.S. failed during the recent negotiations.

According to Shapiro, the current agreement fails to address fundamental concerns. He pointed to the lack of provisions preventing Iran’s nuclear program and missile development, as well as the notable absence of language addressing state-sponsored terrorism. Furthermore, Shapiro highlighted concerning terms that could allow Iran and Oman to toll the Strait of Hormuz after 60 days and permit Iran to resume oil exports immediately upon signing.

Shifting the Blame

In a pointed critique, Shapiro suggested that the responsibility for these failures lies with Vice President JD Vance. "In my opinion, the vice president of the United States -- the chief negotiator on this project -- has not well served the president," Shapiro stated on Fox News.

This sentiment appears to align with the president’s own perspective. As 205focus.com reported, Trump addressed the media regarding the deal’s potential shortcomings during the G7 summit. Trump noted that while the document is significant, he is prepared to hold his vice president accountable if the agreement falters. "If it works out, I’m going to take the credit. If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD," the president said.