Trump's Repeated Ultimatums Betray His Lack of Leverage Over Iran Donald Trump's administration has repeatedly issued ultimatums to Iran, demanding concessions and compliance with US demands in exchange for easing economic sanctions or providing humanitarian aid.
This pattern of behavior has been a hallmark of the administration's approach to Iran since taking office.
The origins of Trump's Iran policy can be traced back to his 2016 presidential campaign promises, where he criticized the Obama administration for lifting sanctions on Iran and providing it with billions of dollars in cash, which he characterized as "cash payments.