White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest dismissed a Concerned Women For America rally opposing the Iran nuclear deal outside the White House House as a “pro-war rally.”

“I was aware that Sen. Cruz was planning a pro-war rally in front of the White House today,” Josh Earnest said when asked by reporters about the White House reaction to the rally.

Cruz and members of the rally suggested that the Iran Nuclear Deal was a sign of weakness as Americans still remained unjustly detained by Iran after a deal was reached.

When questioned about his characterization of the rally as “pro-war” Earnest declined to clarify.

“I think that pretty much says it all,” he said.

During the protest, Cruz warned that the nuclear deal with Iran would allow them to funnel millions of dollars to fund terrorist groups who wanted to kill Americans.

He reminded reporters that one Republican running was “prepared to carry out a military strike against Iran on Inauguration Day” should he win the presidency.

“I haven’t heard Sen. Cruz’s position on this, maybe he disagrees with that, but he’s welcome to say so,” Earnest concluded.

UPDATE: 5:15 —

The Cruz campaign responded to Earnest with the following statement: