Washington, April 18 (RHC)-- The leader of the U.S. House of Representatives says he hopes the White House fails to reach a final agreement with Iran over its nuclear energy program.

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, a Republican from Ohio, said on Friday that the administration of President Barack Obama wants a nuclear deal with Iran at “any cost.”

The lawmaker, a frequent critic of Barack Obama's policies, said he doubts the U.S. and P5+1 group of countries can secure "a real agreement" with Tehran. "I would hope not," he said when asked if he thinks there will be a final agreement.

Iran and P5+1 group of countries -- the U.S., Britain, France, China, Russia and Germany -- reached a mutual understanding on Tehran’s nuclear program on April 2nd in Switzerland. The two sides are expected to start drafting a final deal which they seek to sign by the end of June.