28.03.2024

McCain is pleased with Trump’s strategy on Iran, which previously «got away with it»

US Senator John McCain (Republican from Arizona) supported the decision of US President Donald Trump not to recognize Iran’s compliance with its obligations under the nuclear deal and the strategy outlined by the head of state towards Iran. The legislator’s statement on this issue was circulated on Friday by his press service.

“Over the years, the Iranian regime literally got away with it. It was at this time that the United States lacked a comprehensive strategy to counter the threat posed by Iran. The goals that President Trump outlined in his speech today are long-awaited changes, «the senator said.

“These goals provide the US with a new path that will direct our policy toward Iran against its destabilizing ambitions in the region, not just its nuclear program. — note TASS) will closely monitor the actions of our armed forces in this direction, «added McCain.

On Friday, Trump outlined Washington’s new, tougher strategy toward Tehran. According to it, the United States will oppose the «destabilizing influence» of Iran, and also intend to call on the international community to unite to put pressure on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, the elite units of the Iranian Armed Forces).

In addition, the American president refused to confirm Tehran’s implementation of the nuclear agreement and promised to seek amendments to the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan agreed by Iran and the Six (Russia, Britain, China, the United States, France and Germany) in 2015.

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