Pakistan, July 19 -- US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's decision to withdraw from the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, saying he "couldn't care less" as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise despite last month's agreement. He stressed that the United States remains focused on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, describing it as the administration's top national security priority.

Speaking in a brief telephone interview, Trump brushed aside Tehran's announcement and said the withdrawal would not change Washington's strategic objectives. The memorandum of understanding, signed in mid-June, was intended to reduce military tensions, ease selected sanctions and create a framework for future technical...