Fox News host Sean Hannity came to the defense of President Donald Trump’s newly signed agreement with Iran on Wednesday, arguing that critics are overlooking what he says are significant discussions and understandings that extend well beyond the text of the public document.
The comments came just hours after Trump formally signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding in Versailles, France. The agreement is intended to establish a framework that could ultimately bring an end to the conflict and includes provisions allowing ships to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, ending the U.S. naval blockade of Iran, and providing the country access to at least $300 billion in financing.
The agreement has generated intense debate across the political spectrum, including among conservatives who have traditionally supported Trump. Several prominent voices on the right have openly criticized the arrangement, raising concerns about both its economic and strategic implications.
Fox News host Mark Levin described the agreement as “unthinkable.” Fox News contributor Trey Gowdy argued that the deal would make Iran “richer,” while Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said the president was receiving “very poor advice.”
Against that backdrop, Hannity used his Wednesday evening program to argue that critics are placing too much emphasis on the memorandum itself while ignoring what Trump has publicly said about enforcing the agreement.
During the broadcast, Hannity played a clip of Trump stating that military action could resume if Iran violates the terms of the arrangement. Hannity then suggested that the president’s public statements provide a more complete picture of the administration’s thinking than the text of the memorandum alone.
According to Hannity, he has spoken directly with Trump as well as U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff and other administration officials. Based on those conversations, he claimed there are extensive discussions surrounding the agreement that have not been disclosed publicly.
“There is so much more under the surface that has already been discussed in deep detail surrounding Iran and this working agreement,” Hannity said.
The host argued that many observers are focusing exclusively on the released document while disregarding Trump’s repeated warnings that military force remains an option if Iran fails to meet expectations.
Hannity emphasized that Trump personally told him he would have no hesitation about resuming bombing operations if necessary. As a result, Hannity said he places greater weight on the president’s statements than on the wording of the memorandum itself.
“To me, his words are far more impactful than any memorandum if you want to know what’s in the president’s head and what he’s thinking,” Hannity said.
Later in the program, Hannity went a step further by suggesting that aspects of the agreement remain undisclosed. While he did not explain why those details have not been released, he repeatedly maintained that the public document does not fully capture the scope of the understandings reached during negotiations.
“There’s a lot of talk and analysis about the memorandum versus the words of Donald Trump,” Hannity said, arguing that the president remains the ultimate authority on how the agreement will be interpreted and enforced.
He added that Trump has consistently warned Iran throughout the conflict about the consequences of failing to comply with American demands and suggested those warnings remain central to the administration’s approach.
As debate over the agreement continues, Hannity’s defense reflects a growing divide among conservatives. Some critics have focused on the concessions outlined in the memorandum, while supporters argue that the agreement should be judged not only by its written provisions but also by Trump’s stated willingness to enforce its terms. The dispute underscores the broader tension between pursuing a negotiated end to conflict and ensuring that any peace framework does not create new challenges down the road.
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