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Her comments come as tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated following the breakdown of diplomatic talks over the weekend
Clinton offered a mixed assessment of Trump’s approach
The Trump administration has responded by escalating pressure on Iran. The president recently ordered a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. U.S. Central Command has warned that unauthorized vessels entering the zone could be intercepted or seized, signaling a significant increase in military and economic pressure. She said she supported a targeted strike on Iranian nuclear facilities earlier this year, describing it as a limited and appropriate action. However, she criticized subsequent moves as inconsistent and lacking a clear long-term strategy. “I supported Trump bombing the nuclear sites back in June,” she said. “I thought that was an appropriate and limited strategic objective. I opposed his incoherent attack on Iran.”
“We’re going to have to bring in people who actually know something about nuclear weapons,” Clinton said
She argued that the U.S. must return to structured diplomacy led by experienced experts, particularly those with deep knowledge of nuclear policy and international negotiations.
Clinton also referenced her past experience dealing with Israeli leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, noting longstanding disagreements over how aggressively to confront Iran. She said U.S. leaders have historically resisted calls for open-ended conflict without a defined objective.