Why does it matter where the money came from? I don’t really understand the rationale “well, it’s not our money so who cares”, especially if the goal is to weaken the enemy. I’d argue Iran’s coming out stronger in the long run w zero sanctions (worth billions), $300B in their pocket, and new leverage over the Strait of Hormuz which they will close anytime they feel like it. They’re certainly coming out of it richer, and with more economic leverage than they have ever had. Also, I wouldn’t be surprised if Trump allows them to continue to enrich Uranium to an extent - he already began to set the stage for it at G7.
Trump now says it’s just “common sense” for Iran to have a nuclear program.
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Also at G7, Trump made reference to the economic strains this would cause if it went on any further.
“President Trump said Wednesday that oil reserves could have run out in four weeks if the Strait of Hormuz were not opened.
"We run out of reserves at about four weeks," Trump said in France while at the Group of Seven summit, discussing the recent memorandum of understanding with Iran. "You know, there are reserves all over the world, and we would really run out, and there'll be a time when you wouldn't be able to get it."
He said it would be "bedlam" if the oil ran out.”
President Trump said Wednesday that oil reserves could have run out in four weeks if the Strait of Hormuz were not opened. “We run out of reserves at about four weeks,” Trump said in France while at t...
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Make no mistake - we lost this conflict. Iran bet that the economic pressure would cause us to fold before them, and they were right - Trump’s comments prove that. FWIW, I think Trump did the right thing. We should not have been there in the first place, so getting a deal is the right move. Not many Presidents would be willing to put their ego to the side, which surprised me but I respect him for it. Now, we just need to control the Israel/Hezbollah situation, or this song and dance will continue in perpetuity.