President Trump Criticizes Prior Iran Deal and Says Any New Agreement Would Be "Good and Proper"

President Trump said any deal he makes with Iran would differ from the agreement made by Obama, which he described as providing cash and a path to a nuclear weapon.

Summary

President Trump said that if he reaches a deal with Iran, it would be a "good and proper" agreement. He contrasted that potential outcome with the deal made by Obama, which he said gave Iran large amounts of cash and a clear path to a nuclear weapon. The statement outlines his criticism of the earlier Iran agreement and his position that any future arrangement should be materially different.

Terms & Concepts
  • Iran deal: A diplomatic agreement involving Iran’s nuclear program and related sanctions or financial arrangements.
  • Nuclear weapon: A weapon that derives destructive force from nuclear reactions and is central to international non-proliferation disputes.