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Trump Claims Scrapping Iran Deal Averted Nuclear Holocaust Amid War

President Donald Trump asserted that his decision to terminate the Iran nuclear deal negotiated under Barack Obama prevented a "nuclear holocaust." He made these remarks amid ongoing military tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Trump offered a vague timeline for ending the conflict, stating the U.S. would leave "in the near future" while claiming Iran has been severely damaged. He also criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for France's refusal to join a task force to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Key Points: Trump: Scrapping Iran Deal Prevented Nuclear Holocaust

  • Trump credits Iran deal exit with preventing nuclear war
  • US-Iran-Israel tensions remain high
  • Trump gives vague timeline for ending conflict
  • Trump criticizes France's Macron over Strait of Hormuz
  • Iran's capabilities reportedly "decimated"
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Trump says scrapping Obama-led Iran deal averted 'nuclear holocaust'

Trump defends ending Iran nuclear deal, claims it averted "nuclear holocaust," and criticizes France's Macron over Strait of Hormuz stance.

"If I didn't terminate Obama's horrible deal... you would have had a nuclear holocaust. - Donald Trump"

Washington, March 18

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his administration's actions in the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, claiming that scrapping the Iran nuclear deal signed under former President Barack Obama prevented a potential "nuclear holocaust."

Speaking on the escalating situation, Trump said, "If I didn't terminate Obama's horrible deal that he made, the Iran nuclear deal, you would have had a nuclear war four years ago. You would have had a nuclear holocaust, and you would have had it again if we didn't bomb the site..."

Trump's remarks come amid heightened tensions following the ongoing military confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which began on February 28.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that while the United States is not yet ready to end its war with Iran, "we will be leaving in the near future," CNN reported.

"We're not ready to leave yet, but we will be leaving in the near future," he said from the Oval Office, according to CNN.

Trump added that he believes the US has inflicted enough damage that it could take Iran a decade to rebuild, CNN reported.

However, when asked about a "day-after" plan for Iran, he declined to provide specifics, saying only that the country has "been decimated from every standpoint," as per CNN.

The US President has repeatedly given vague and sometimes conflicting timelines regarding the end of the war, which began more than two weeks ago, CNN reported.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticised his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron after France declined to join a task force aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed, CNN reported.

Speaking during a French Defense Council meeting, Macron said, "We are not party to the conflict, and therefore France will never participate in operations to open or liberate the Strait of Hormuz in the current context," CNN reported.

Responding to Macron's remarks in the Oval Office, Trump said, "Well, he'll be out of office very soon. So, we'll have to see. I don't know," as per CNN.

According to CNN, France's next presidential elections are scheduled for April 2027.

Trump has also expressed frustration with US allies who have declined to send warships to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that they have not shown sufficient support despite benefiting from American security assistance for decades, CNN reported.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The Strait of Hormuz situation is critical. If oil shipments are disrupted, it will directly impact economies like India's. I understand France's position of not wanting to be party to the conflict, but global trade routes need to be secured. A coordinated international effort, not just US pressure, is required.
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Aditya G
As an Indian, my primary concern is the impact on our energy security and the safety of our diaspora in the Gulf region. The US saying Iran is "decimated" but having no clear "day-after" plan is a recipe for prolonged chaos. We've seen this movie before in Iraq and Afghanistan. Where is the diplomacy?
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Priya S
Trump's personal remarks about Macron are so unprofessional! "He'll be out of office very soon"? That's not how world leaders should speak about each other. It undermines the alliance system that keeps global order. India must navigate these turbulent waters very carefully and maintain strong ties with all sides.
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Karthik V
The vague timelines are the most troubling part. "Near future" could mean anything. This uncertainty hurts planning for everyone, especially countries like India that import a lot from that region. Hope our MEA is closely engaged and preparing contingency plans. Jai Hind.
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Michael C
While I'm no fan of the Iranian regime, the claim that scrapping the deal single-handedly prevented a nuclear war is a huge oversimplification. The JCPOA had international oversight. Now we have military action and closed straits. From an Indian perspective, stability and open sea lanes are paramount for our economic growth.

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