Trump Slams Obama-Era Iran Nuclear Deal, Warns of Weapons Path
Former US President Donald Trump criticized the nuclear agreement signed by the Obama administration with Iran, stating it would have paved the way for Tehran to acquire a nuclear weapon. He reaffirmed his rejection of the previous deal and his commitment to preventing Iran from developing military nuclear capabilities. Trump made these remarks in an interview with Fox News early Tuesday. The comments follow a Wall Street Journal report citing officials who confirmed US airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, part of limited military strikes in recent weeks targeting threats to commercial navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, without indicating a broader war. Axios reported the Trump administration is weighing options including resuming military operations, reaching a negotiated agreement, or maintaining economic pressure without war or a deal. CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly support continued economic pressure to push Tehran into concessions.