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Even conservative U.S. paper says Trump retreated on Iran war goals
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Even conservative U.S. paper says Trump retreated on Iran war goals

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Analysis Named sources Outcome reported
  • A prominent conservative U.S. newspaper criticized the Iran-US deal, calling it a retreat from the goal of resolving nuclear threats.
  • The Wall Street Journal argued that President Trump avoided greater military risks by not pursuing the initial objectives.
  • The newspaper suggested that postponing the nuclear issue undermines trust.

Even America's conservative press is expressing criticism of the recent deal between the U.S. and Iran. The Wall Street Journal, a leading conservative publication, argued on Monday that the agreement represents a retreat from the initial goal of resolving nuclear threats. The newspaper stated that President Donald Trump, facing intense domestic political pressure, has undeniably stepped back from his objectives without taking greater military risks.

The Journal's editorial board suggested that postponing the most difficult nuclear issues is not a confidence-building measure. The publication emphasized its initial support for Trump's Iran policy, stating a desire for the president to win the war against a nuclear-armed Iran that threatens the nation's existence. However, it also contended that Democrats and the media, who are now sharply criticizing Trump, would have allowed Iran's nuclear program to become a fait accompli, similar to North Korea.

It is undeniable that President Donald Trump, facing intense domestic political pressure, has stepped back from his objectives without taking greater military risks.

— The Wall Street JournalThe newspaper's editorial criticizing the Iran-US deal.

The editorial pointed out that Trump is focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran agreeing to negotiate its nuclear program in exchange. The Journal questioned the strategy, suggesting that Iran's willingness to negotiate on its nuclear program might be a tactic rather than a genuine commitment to dismantling it.

Postponing the most difficult nuclear issues does not inspire confidence.

— The Wall Street JournalThe newspaper's editorial criticizing the Iran-US deal.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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