Donald Trump has reignited a major Iran policy row after reportedly saying Tehran 'has to have some' ballistic missile capability as part of an emerging peace framework, a remark that immediately drew fire from defence hawks and revived comparisons to Barack Obama's 2015 nuclear deal. Critics say the comment could mark a sharp shift in long‑standing US red lines on Iran's weapons programme.
Speaking at the G7 summit in France, the US President argued that a total ban on missiles was unrealistic, drawing immediate criticism from security hardliners who warned the stance risked signalling a significant softening of Washington's position.
