Donald Trump discusses Pakistan-India conflict and Iran policy

During a rally in Florida, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed his role in preventing international conflicts, specifically mentioning a war between nuclear-armed nations Pakistan and India. Trump claimed that during that conflict, 11 aircraft were shot down, and he prevented further escalation by threatening both countries with heavy tariffs on trade if they did not stop fighting.

Trump also discussed Middle Eastern geopolitics, stating that the U.S. is extracting more oil from the Strait of Hormuz than before the conflict and that he intends to send Marco Rubio to finalize a deal regarding Cuba. He noted that while the U.S. could end the war with Iran quickly, the decision remains whether to conclude the conflict or allow Iran to be further weakened.

In response, former President Barack Obama criticized the Trump administration, labeling it incompetent. Speaking at a rally in Ohio, Obama rejected the narrative regarding Iran's nuclear program, stating that Iran did not possess nuclear weapons despite claims used to justify military actions. Obama argued that Trump's decisions led to unnecessary wars, resulting in attacks on allies, casualties among U.S. personnel, and depleted missile stockpiles. He further noted that Iran has gained veto power over the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to rising global oil and commodity prices.