NYT
An Angry Trump Struggles to Understand Iran’s Defiant Leaders
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
President Trump and Iran's leaders have had a contentious relationship. Trump withdrew the United States from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 and imposed sanctions on Iran. Iran's government has continued its nuclear program and regional military activities despite U.S. pressure.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/us/politics/trump-iran.html