Obama blames Trump for 'starting unnecessary war nobody asked for'

Former US President Barack Obama has criticized President Donald Trump for initiating an unnecessary war that nobody sought. In Ohio, Obama rallied support for former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown. The key point, according to Obama, was Trump's decision to instigate an unnecessary war. He spoke about the chaos, cruelty, corruption, and incompetence that have persisted for two years, urging voters to say "Enough is enough."

Obama specifically mentioned the Iran war as the reason for the rising prices of nearly everything. He highlighted that Iran had not developed nuclear weapons due to a deal he negotiated, which kept them from possessing nukes. He emphasized that he achieved this through diplomacy, without resorting to military action.

The former president explained that Iran, under the 2015 deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), agreed to limit uranium enrichment and allow inspections in return for sanctions relief. In 2018, Trump withdrew from the JCPOA during his first term, which he believed led to Iran having veto power over the Strait of Hormuz, where oil is transported globally. This situation, according to Obama, is responsible for the increased costs of oil, diesel, and nearly every other commodity.