Barack Obama criticizes Trump administration's handling of Iran conflict

Former US President Barack Obama has publicly criticized Donald Trump's military actions against Iran, which commenced in February. Speaking on NBC's TODAY show, Obama characterized the conflict as costly in terms of finances and military strain, resulting in a return to a status quo similar to that before the hostilities. He expressed support for the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, hoping the ceasefire will endure. Obama specifically highlighted that his administration's 2015 nuclear agreement had effectively prevented Iranian nuclear weapons development. He argued that the decision by the Trump administration to withdraw from the 2015 deal led Iran to expand its nuclear capabilities. The remarks were made during an interview ahead of the public opening of the Obama Presidential Center.