But Trump has previously contradicted some of Rubio’s assertions about the war, and analysts say he could do so again. People drive past a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026. That preliminary deal had also given Iran some sanctions relief from the start, which drew criticism from some of Trump's fellow Republicans. The US official told Reuters that Trump's decisions on Iran are not guided by "fluid opinion polls." Even some Iran hawks who have mostly backed Trump’s war are advising caution.