In a March 2026 interview on Fox News's "Sunday Morning Futures," former U.S. President Donald Trump outlined his foreign policy stance toward Iran. He criticized the Biden administration's handling of the 2024 escalation with Iran, claiming his "maximum pressure" campaign had been more effective.
Trump stated, "Iran was broke, they had no money for Hamas, for Hezbollah, for terrorists... They were broke." He asserted that if he had been in office, the conflict that began in 2024 "would have never happened." These remarks were part of his campaign messaging for the 2024 presidential election, in which he is the presumptive Republican nominee.
The interview, conducted by host Maria Bartiromo, focused on Trump's critique of current policy and his proposed alternative strategies. The former president did not provide new, specific details about a military "endgame," instead reiterating his past assertions of deterrence through economic pressure and a strong posture.
