Former US President Barack Obama stated that 15 weeks of war with Iran left the United States in a worse position despite a ceasefire, while President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran and nuclear talks persist.

Paris, Switzerland

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Barack Obama, Donald Trump, JD Vance, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, US, Iran

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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT · 1d 21h ago

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Paris, Switzerland ·

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The ceasefire followed a 15-week war between the US and Iran, with ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear capacity and global oil prices.

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The 15-week US-Iran war resulted in significant financial expenditure and military strain for the US, with former President Obama noting a worse position post-conflict. The new agreement aims to address Iran's nuclear program and stabilize oil prices, which Exxon projects could climb to $150-$160 a barrel if stockpiles deplete due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

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