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Former Negotiator Slams Trump's 'Successful' Iran War Claims

4/3/2026

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Malley Critiques Trump

Robert Malley, a former Iran nuclear deal negotiator, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's claims that the war was successful, calling them delusional.
Malley argued the war did not achieve regime change or dismantle Iran's nuclear capabilities.
He said Trump's threats to escalate military action amount to potential war crimes.
The Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control.

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Trump Defends Nuclear Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump touted the termination of the 2015 Obama-era nuclear deal with Iran as essential to U.S. safety and global security.
Trump labeled Iran a "fanatical" regime.
Trump criticized the previous administration for a $400 million payment to Tehran.
Trump said the payment was an attempt to "buy their respect."
Trump emphasized General Qasem Soleimani's assassination as a vital step to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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Malley Critiques Trump

Robert Malley, a former Iran nuclear deal negotiator, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's claims that the war was successful, calling them delusional.
Malley argued the war did not achieve regime change or dismantle Iran's nuclear capabilities.
He said Trump's threats to escalate military action amount to potential war crimes.
The Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control.

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