Pakistan, Oct. 25 -- Former US President Barack Obama has accused President Donald Trump of starting an unnecessary war with Iran, arguing that the conflict strengthened Tehran's strategic position. Speaking at a campaign rally in Michigan on Saturday, Obama said the war had cost American lives and increased living costs. He also challenged the administration's claims that the military campaign had achieved victory.

Obama criticised Trump's decision to launch the conflict, saying Americans had neither demanded nor voted for the war. He argued that the fighting had exposed US military bases and regional allies to attacks. Moreover, he questioned whether the campaign had delivered meaningful strategic gains for Washington.

The former pres...