Trump attacks Obama-era nuclear deal
The US President described the 2015 JCPOA agreement as a “disaster” negotiated by the Obama administration
US President Donald Trump on Monday expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying he hoped the outcome would be a “great and meaningful” deal. At the same time, he warned that there would be “no deal” if Tehran failed to agree to US conditions.
Trump also sharply criticised former President Barack Obama over the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). He described the accord as a “direct and open path” for Iran to develop nuclear weapons.
“The deal with Iran will either be a great and meaningful one, or there will be no deal. It will be the exact opposite of the JCPOA disaster negotiated by the failed Obama Administration,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
The former president also targeted Democrats, referring to them as “Dumocrats, RINOS, and Fools,” and claimed they did not understand the potential agreement his administration was pursuing with Iran.
“Almost all Dumocrats, people that have totally lost their way, constantly supporting bad policy and even worse candidates, but are constantly critical of each and every fantastic win I have,” he said.
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran began on February 28 following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Since then, both sides have been engaged in indirect talks aimed at ending the hostilities, although Iran’s nuclear programme remains a major sticking point.
Iran has repeatedly maintained that its nuclear programme is intended solely for civilian purposes. However, the United States has continued to allege that Tehran is attempting to develop nuclear weapons. Israel, one of Iran’s strongest adversaries, has backed Washington’s position and demanded that Iran surrender its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Despite tensions, recent reports suggest progress in diplomatic efforts. According to Axios and the Financial Times, the US and Iran are moving closer to a possible peace agreement and may extend the current ceasefire by another two months.
The reports also indicated that a potential agreement could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing of sanctions on Iran, and the unfreezing of Iranian assets held in the United States.
Diplomatic negotiations are still ongoing, and it remains unclear when or whether a final breakthrough will be achieved.
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