Trump leaves door open to Iran keeping ballistic weapons
President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared open to Iran maintaining its ballistic missile systems as the United States moves to wind down its war in the region.
TL;DR
- Trump suggested Iran might be allowed to keep its ballistic missile systems.
- He compared Iran's missile program to those of other nations in the Persian Gulf.
- Trump downplayed the threat of missiles, stating they do not "blow up the planet."
- He mentioned that the U.S. has already degraded a significant portion of Iran's missile capabilities.
- The U.S. will focus on "non-nuclear" issues with Iran over the next 60 days.
- Trump noted that Iran would face difficulties rebuilding its missile program.