Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:00pm on 18 Jun 2026,Thursday International
US President Donald Trump has drawn criticism after appearing to soften his stance on Iran’s ballistic missile programme following the newly signed US-Iran peace agreement. Trump argued that it would be “unfair” to deny Tehran missiles while other countries possess similar capabilities, marking a sharp departure from his earlier hardline position. Critics in the US and among allies have accused him of making excessive concessions to secure the deal. The agreement focuses mainly on nuclear restrictions and regional stability, while leaving Iran’s missile programme largely untouched, fueling concerns over future security implications. (PC: X)
