politics
April 4, 2026
'Iran is the victim': Jeffrey Sachs disputes Trump’s address on RT’s Sanchez Effect
On RT’s Sanchez Effect show, US economist Jeffrey Sachs has challenged Donald Trump’s justification for war with Iran
TL;DR
- Jeffrey Sachs argues Iran is a victim of illegal US and Israeli aggression.
- He disputes claims that Iran is seeking nuclear weapons, citing the supreme leader's religious ruling against them.
- Sachs points to Iran's 15-year desire to negotiate and its compliance with the JCPOA.
- He criticizes Trump for withdrawing the US from the JCPOA, which he believes prevented Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
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