President Donald Trump sharply criticized the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement while expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran under his administration.

In a statement posted to social media, Trump called the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal “one of the worst deals ever made by our Country,” accusing former President Barack Obama and his administration of paving “a direct path to Iran developing a Nuclear Weapon.”

Trump contrasted the previous agreement with the current negotiations being conducted by his administration, insisting the talks are “the exact opposite” of the Obama deal.

“The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner,” Trump wrote, adding that he has instructed U.S. representatives “not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side.”

Trump also stressed that the blockade and sanctions campaign against Iran would remain fully in effect until a final agreement is “reached, certified, and signed.”

“There can be no mistakes!” Trump declared.

The president said relations between Washington and Tehran are becoming “much more professional and productive,” but reiterated that Iran “cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb.”

Trump also thanked Middle Eastern countries for their “support and cooperation,” while suggesting that regional ties could deepen further through expansion of the Abraham Accords.

“Who knows, perhaps the Islamic Republic of Iran would like to join, as well!” Trump wrote.

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