Obama Criticizes Trump's Iran Policy and Mideast War
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Former President Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump's Iran policy and the U.S.-led war in Iran during a campaign speech. Obama defended his 2015 nuclear deal, stating it prevented Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons without military action. He questioned the progress of the ongoing conflict, citing attacks and casualties, and blamed Trump's policies for rising oil prices.
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- Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump's Iran policy and the U.S.-led war in Iran.
- Obama defended his 2015 nuclear deal, stating it prevented Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- He questioned the progress of the ongoing conflict, citing attacks and casualties.
- Obama accused the Trump administration of increasing Tehran's leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.
- He linked regional disruptions to rising oil prices and the cost of living in the U.S.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama sharply criticized President Donald Trump on Saturday during a campaign speech in Cleveland, Ohio, condemning the consequences of the U.S.-led war in Iran. Obama defended the 2015 nuclear agreement with Tehran, negotiated under his administration, which Trump withdrew the U.S. from in 2018. "Iran did not have nuclear weapons because I put in place an agreement that, by general consensus, prevented them from obtaining one. And I didn't need to launch a single missile to achieve that. I simply had to engage in diplomacy," Obama stated. He then presented a highly critical assessment of the conflict initiated by the U.S. and Israel in late February. "Seven months later, six months after they declared victory, where is this war?" he asked, referencing attacks on U.S. bases, casualties, and depleted missile stockpiles. Obama also accused the Trump administration of strengthening Tehran's leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil trade. He argued that disruptions in the region directly contribute to rising oil and diesel prices, and consequently, the cost of living in the U.S. "These are not serious people. And the problem is, you end up paying the price for their lack of seriousness," Obama concluded. These remarks come ahead of the November 3 U.S. midterm elections, as Obama actively campaigns for Democratic candidates.
