Obama Welcomes Trump's Iran Ceasefire, Questions Whether War Was Worth the Cost
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Jason Lemon
Summary
Former President Barack Obama expressed support for President Donald Trump's ceasefire with Iran in an NBC Today interview, welcoming the halt in fighting while questioning whether the military conflict achieved enough to justify its costs. Obama warned that the U.S. may be in a weaker position despite months of military engagement, and expressed hope the ceasefire holds while raising concerns about America's strategic standing.
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I'm hopeful that it holds.
I'm hopeful that it holds, while raising concern that the U.S. is 'worse' off.
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