'A total capitulation to Iran': Rick Wilson blasts Trump's peace proposal to end Iran war

As the U.S. and Iran are signaling progress in efforts to end the conflict, crucial details of a proposed framework agreement are coming out. Many of the reported details have upset critics in the U.S., including political consultant and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, Rick Wilson, who claimed the concessions mentioned in the agreement seem like a "total capitulation to Iran," making the war effort pointless. 

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said the U.S. had "largely negotiated" a deal, but officials will not rush into it as "mistakes can't be made." However, he did admit that an agreement could soon be announced, and Iran's Foreign Ministry also stated that a "degree of understanding" was reached on many issues, but an agreement is still not imminent, according to CNN.

Reports suggest that Washington's proposal includes a 60-day extension of the ceasefire during which the Strait of Hormuz will be opened, the sanctions on Iran will be lifted, and negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program will be held. Reacting to the details, Wilson took to X, expressing: "Looks like Trump is about to engage in a total capitulation to Iran. Trump’s legacy of absolute failure will last for 1000 years." 

In a series of posts following the comment, Wilson went on to point out that the agreement seems to be a total surrender from Trump. The criticism comes as publications including Axios and CNN reported on the details of the deal that could be signed soon. As per the reported agreement, both sides would sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to extend the ceasefire by 60 days with an option to extend it further with mutual consent. In this period, Iran would agree to clear the mines deployed in the strait to let ships freely pass through, and in exchange, the U.S. would lift its blockade on Iranian ports and issue some sanction waivers. 

An anonymous U.S. official told Axios that it would be a boon to Iran's economy, but also a significant relief to the global oil market. Furthermore, CNN reported that the agreement will also include the unfreezing of billions worth of Iranian assets, which would come gradually based on cooperation, despite Tehran demanding the funds to be released immediately. The nuclear will be negotiated as the MOU includes commitments from Iran to never pursue nuclear weapons and to negotiate a suspension of its uranium enrichment program and handover of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Two sources told Axios that Iran has given verbal commitments about the scope of suspending its nuclear program through mediators. 

Lastly, the draft MOU states that all fighting between Iran, the U.S., and its allies, including Israel's campaign in Lebanon, would end immediately. Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a phone call on Saturday, where he made his case in a "respectful and deferential way," the U.S. official told Axios. While Netanyahu has reportedly agreed to a ceasefire, officials have made it clear that it won't be one-sided, and if Hezbollah tries to rearm or launch attacks, Israel would have the right to defend itself.