Trump blames Obama, Biden for Iran nuclear escalation
US President Donald Trump accused his predecessors Barack Obama and Joe Biden of enabling Iran's nuclear program, calling the 2015 JCPOA deal "the most dangerous transaction we have ever entered into." Trump claimed his 2018 withdrawal from the agreement prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon three years ago. However, the International Atomic Energy Agency verified Iran's compliance with the deal before the US exit, which prompted Iran to accelerate nuclear activities after sanctions resumed. The current escalation follows Trump's recent strikes on Iranian targets, with Iran threatening further retaliation.