Former President Donald Trump blamed President Joe Biden's policy towards Iran for this weekend's attack on Israel by Hamas, saying relaxed sanctions enforcement and funds for Iran are empowering them. Trump said Biden is seen as weak internationally and pointed to his own tougher stance on Iran, including sanctions and leaving the Iran nuclear deal, as evidence he would deter Iran. Biden administration officials say Trump's policies actually accelerated Iran's nuclear program and the funds in question were for purchases, not a payment to Iran directly.