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Trump Trashed the Iran Nuclear Deal. Will His Be Any Better?

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Apr 16, 2025
David E. Sanger, White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times, delves into President Trump’s unexpected shift regarding Iran's nuclear deal. He discusses the complexities of the new negotiations against the backdrop of Trump's previous criticisms of the Obama-era agreement. The conversation highlights conflicting U.S. demands, Iran's uranium enrichment tensions, and the delicate balance of military and diplomatic strategies. Sanger also explores the potential challenges and risks of creating a new and improved deal.
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ANECDOTE

Trump's Criticism of the Deal

  • As a presidential candidate, Trump consistently criticized the Iran nuclear deal.
  • He deemed it a terrible agreement negotiated by incompetent individuals.
ANECDOTE

Trump's Shift on Iran Deal

  • Trump criticized the Obama administration's Iran nuclear deal and withdrew from it.
  • Now, Trump is engaging in talks with Iran to create a new nuclear agreement.
INSIGHT

Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

  • Iran's nuclear weapons pursuit has been a decades-long effort, driven by regional security concerns and a desire for global power status.
  • Their program has faced internal debates and external pressures, including fears of Israeli or U.S. intervention.
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