Barack Obama says US is ‘worse off’ than before war with Iran
Summary
Barack Obama said the US is worse off after 15 weeks of war with Iran, with many costs and little gain. He supports the recent ceasefire and criticized President Trump’s decision to leave the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which he says led Iran to expand its nuclear program.Key Facts
- Obama said the US has spent billions and lost many lives in the 15-week conflict with Iran.
- He expressed hope that the new ceasefire agreement will hold.
- Obama criticized President Trump for ending the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA).
- The JCPOA stopped Iran from developing nuclear weapons in exchange for lifting sanctions.
- Iran’s chief negotiator insists future talks must respect Iran’s “red lines,” including a ceasefire in Lebanon.
- President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran in Paris to ease tensions.
- Some energy experts warn that oil prices could rise due to disrupted oil supplies during the conflict.
- Obama hopes his new presidential center will remind people of the US during his presidency.
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