Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, but New Deal Would Also Offer Tehran Relief

NYT World Wednesday 17 June 2026, 21:11 UTC By Pranav Baskar 1 min read

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President Trump speaks on Iran during the closing of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.

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Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, but New Deal Would Also Offer Tehran Relief

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