# 'PAPER TIGER': Trump warned as he signals Iran deal could be close

https://mins.news/en/video/15314

- Fox News, 2026-08-06 14:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhjJ_rZ2RpI

> Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo responds to President Donald Trump’s indication that a potential deal between the United States and Iran may be near. Pompeo also addresses JD Vance’s remarks about oil prices and negotiations involving the Strait of Hormuz. The framing warns Trump by calling him a “paper tiger,” while focusing on the possible agreement and related talks. The report presents the diplomatic signals alongside debate over energy prices and the strategic waterway.

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