Trump doubles down on Iran: ‘They cannot have a nuclear weapon’ as 6-month war flares again
US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons as regional tensions escalate. Trump claims that US-led economic pressure and military actions have severely weakened the Iranian regime.
Why it matters
The rhetoric signals a potential intensification of US-Iran relations, which could have significant implications for global security and Middle Eastern stability.
US President Donald Trump has again drawn a hard red line over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, warning that Tehran “cannot have a nuclear weapon” as the six-month US-Iran war enters a new phase.Speaking to Fox News’ Sunday Night in America, and reposted by the White House' RapidResponse47 social media account, Trump portrayed Iran as an enduring threat to the region, arguing that allowing Tehran to acquire a nuclear weapon would carry consequences far beyond the Middle East.“Iran is a number one leading state sponsor of terror. You've heard that many times, in the whole world.
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