Trump says his sticking point on Iran deal is ensuring regime cannot 'buy' nuke
President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the remaining obstacle to a nuclear agreement with Iran is ensuring the country can never obtain a nuclear weapon, including through outside purchases, marking a shift from his previous focus on preventing Tehran from developing one itself.
TL;DR
- Trump's sticking point on a nuclear agreement with Iran is ensuring the country cannot obtain a nuclear weapon, including through outside purchases.
- He stated that U.S. negotiators are "very close" to reaching a deal with Iran.
- Trump wants to add a clause prohibiting Iran from purchasing or acquiring a nuclear weapon, in addition to developing one.
- He criticized previous U.S. leadership for being weak and ineffective, allowing Iran to "get away with murder."