Donald Trump stunned allies by rejecting demands to strip Iran of all its ballistic missiles, saying Tehran should retain "some" missiles like other regional powers. The remarks came as the U.S. and Iran prepare for a new round of negotiations following the signing of their interim agreement.
Trump’s Warning on Deal Violations
Trump also warned that if Iran violated the deal, Washington would "go right back to dropping bombs," while insisting nuclear issues, missiles and proxy groups will all be part of future talks.
Reactions and Implications
The unexpected stance has raised questions about the future of U.S.-Iran relations and the broader Middle East stability. Analysts suggest Trump’s approach may aim to keep leverage while avoiding immediate conflict.
Related incidents include a viral moment where Zelensky was ignored by Trump at the G7, and other diplomatic tensions involving the UK, Israel, and Europe.
