Obama says U.S. may be ‘worse off’ now than before Iran war
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Former President Barack Obama said it seems like the United States has either returned to the status quo or is “worse off” now than before President Donald Trump launched the war on Iran in February. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, you know, put enormous strain on our military. A lot of people have died.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Barack Obama said the U.S. may be in the same place or worse off after the Iran war, even as he welcomed the ceasefire and questioned the war’s value.
Key Points:
- Obama said the U.S. spent billions, strained its military, and lost lives, only to end up “back where we were” or worse.
- He said he is glad to see a ceasefire and hopes it holds.
- Obama argued that the earlier Iran nuclear deal helped block Iran from building nuclear weapons, and he blamed the U.S. withdrawal from that deal for more nuclear buildup.
- He said the new agreement does not fully settle Iran’s nuclear program and must lead to a more lasting deal.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Obama says the war on Iran may leave Americans with higher costs, a strained military, and little gain if a lasting deal fails.
Positive Impact
A ceasefire could lower the risk of more fighting and give households and businesses more stability.
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