Barack Obama says US is ‘worse off’ than before war with Iran

The United States is in a worse position following fifteen weeks of conflict with Iran, states Barack Obama. The former president criticized the military strain and the multi-billion-dollar cost, noting the country appears more disadvantaged than before hostilities began in February.

While welcoming the recent ceasefire, Obama attributed Iran's expanded nuclear capacity to the decision by the first Trump administration to abandon the 2015 nuclear restriction agreement.

Meanwhile, official sources in Tehran report that chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf insists future negotiations must respect Iranian interests, warning of swift retaliation if demands become excessive.