Former President Barack Obama recently defended diplomatic engagement with Iran, citing the 2015 nuclear agreement as evidence that Tehran's nuclear program can be constrained through negotiation rather than military action.

Speaking about the Iran nuclear deal, Obama stated "We pulled it off without firing a missile," emphasizing that the diplomatic agreement successfully removed enriched uranium from Iran and provided assurances about the country's nuclear activities.

The comments come as leaked U.S. intelligence assessments reportedly indicate that Iran has regained operational access to most of its missile sites and launchers, according to sources familiar with the intelligence.

The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, was negotiated during Obama's presidency but was later withdrawn from by the Trump administration in 2018. The agreement had placed restrictions on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

Current tensions between the United States and Iran remain elevated, with ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear activities and regional military capabilities. The former president's remarks highlight the ongoing debate over diplomatic versus military approaches to addressing Iran's nuclear and missile programs.