Trump: Unfair for Iran not to have ballistic missiles

President Trump used the Versailles venue to argue that it is unfair for Iran not to possess ballistic missiles if Gulf states do, signaling a shift from U.S. policy on Tehran’s missiles. He suggested that missiles differ from nuclear weapons, saying that if Saudi Arabia and Qatar have capabilities, Iran should have some as well, in relative proportion. The remarks followed a G7 press conference and after the U.S. indicated troops would remain in the Gulf for a while post‑agreement. The day also featured Iran releasing a memorandum of understanding that aligned with a version previously shared with U.S. officials. Officials have offered mixed signals about Iran’s missile program, with Defense Secretary saying Tehran’s missile production capacity had been functionally defeated, though reporting by The New York Times described renewed access to most missile sites along the Hormuz Strait.