The US President strongly defended his administration's policy regarding the Iranian file, rejecting criticisms that accused him of leniency or a lack of sufficient firmness. The President considered the decisions made to be strict and well-calculated, describing skeptics as lacking
an accurate understanding of the situation. In a related context, he highlighted domestic economic recovery, noting that stock markets hit record highs concurrently with a decline in oil prices, reflecting the robustness of economic performance alongside the administration's success in
handling foreign crises.