U.S. President Donald Trump responds to criticism over his approach to Iran by calling those who say he has been “too soft” “fools.” Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump argues that the current environment—described as a record high stock market and lower oil prices—shows his stance is working. He frames critics as either “jealous,” “bad people,” or “stupid,” and links their views to what he portrays as misunderstanding of the economic results. The comments are presented as a direct defense of his Iran-related policies against public skepticism. Both outlets report the same core message from Trump and the same reasoning: he contrasts the criticism with market performance, particularly record stock levels and oil prices that he says are “tumbling.” No additional policy changes, negotiations, or official responses from other parties are included in the reports. The statements reflect Trump’s rhetorical rebuttal to commentators who question how forcefully his administration is handling Iran.