President Donald Trump appeared in an interview with Axios on Thursday evening, June 18, 2026.
In the discussion, President Trump stated that his executive authority has "no limits." [Verified]
Criticism of Iran Deal
During the same interview, President Trump asserted that a deal reached between the U.S. and Iran amounts to an "unconditional surrender" by Tehran.
The characterization was reported in the Axios publication on Thursday evening, June 18, 2026.
Rationale for Negotiations
According to the Axios report published on Thursday evening, President Trump claimed he negotiated the agreement specifically to prevent conflict from triggering a global depression. [Verified]
Timeline of Agreement Signing
The United States and Iran signed the agreement on Thursday (June 18, 2026).
Following the signing ceremony, the parties initiated a 60-day window for negotiations on a final deal. [Verified]
Military Restrictions
U.S. Central Command confirmed that American forces had lifted certain restrictions following the signing of the agreement.