As deal takes force, Trump says ‘it’s okay’ for Iran to have some ballistic missiles (opens original article in a new tab)

US President Trump said Iran can keep some ballistic missiles and defended a new agreement with Iran that does not require it to surrender enriched uranium, while warning of potential bombing if the deal is violated.

• Trump stated Iran should be allowed to keep some ballistic missiles, calling them less destructive than nuclear weapons.
• The US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that does not require Iran to hand over its enriched uranium stockpiles.
• Trump claimed the deal prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon but warned of potential bombing if Iran violates the agreement.