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Trump didn't want 'Herbert Hoover' presidency; said Iran has to have 'some' missiles

Trump didn't want 'Herbert Hoover' presidency; said Iran has to have 'some' missiles

Summary

President Donald Trump announced a new agreement with Iran aimed at preventing economic disaster and stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He said Iran could keep some ballistic missiles, similar to other countries in the region, and warned that bombing could resume if Iran breaks the deal.

Key Facts

  • President Trump finalized a memorandum of understanding with Iran to avoid economic problems and war.
  • Trump compared avoiding economic collapse to not wanting to be like Herbert Hoover, a U.S. president linked to the Great Depression.
  • The deal was signed on Wednesday night in France, but the full text has not been made public.
  • Trump described the deal as historic and strong but said bombing Iran could restart if they violate the terms within 60 days.
  • Iran agreed not to develop nuclear weapons under the deal.
  • Trump said Iran can keep some ballistic missiles since neighboring countries like Saudi Arabia have them.
  • The president mentioned working with Gulf nations to address missile issues beyond nuclear concerns.
  • Trump expressed that it would be unfair for Iran to be disarmed of missiles while other countries in the region keep theirs.
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