US President Trump criticizes Obama-era Iran deal

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has strongly criticized the Iran nuclear deal negotiated during the tenure of Barack Obama, calling it “one of the worst agreements ever made.”

Trump said the new deal his administration is working on with Iran would be “far better” than those pursued during the Obama and Joe Biden administrations.

He claimed that had he not withdrawn from the earlier agreement, Iran could have developed nuclear weapons that might be used against Israel and other countries in the region.

“The previous deal was a pathway to nuclear weapons this will not happen again,” Trump stated, adding that under the proposed agreement, Iran would not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons.

He also alleged that the Obama administration had sent $1.7 billion in cash to Iran via aircraft, claiming that even bankers were surprised by the withdrawal of such funds from banks in Washington, D.C., and Maryland.

Trump criticized sections of the media, including The Washington Post, accusing them of supporting what he described as a “shameful” agreement.

The US president asserted that a deal finalized under his leadership would guarantee peace for Israel, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, adding that “the era of embarrassment is over.”

He emphasized that the negotiations with Iran are not being conducted under any pressure and expressed confidence that a successful agreement would ensure peace and stability in the region.