Obama criticizes Trump’s Iran war policy

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Former U.S. President Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump’s policy in the war on Iran and its toll on the United States. Obama said, “I didn’t have to fire any missiles. I engaged in diplomacy.”

WHO: Former U.S. President Barack Obama

WHAT: Obama criticized Donald Trump’s policy in the war on Iran and said he had pursued diplomacy rather than firing missiles.

WHEN: Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Obama’s criticism concerned Trump’s policy in the war on Iran and the war’s toll on the United States.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Obama criticizes Trump over Iran war · Oct 26, 2026 at 1:11 AM ET
Obama criticizes Trump over Iran war and diplomacy · Oct 24, 2026 at 7:12 PM ET

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