- He emphasised that such weapons should never be deployed by any country
- Trump reiterated that his objective is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities
- The US remains the only country to have used nuclear weapons in warfare
Donald Trump has said the United States has no intention of using nuclear weapons against Iran, despite earlier strong rhetoric during the ongoing tensions.
Speaking at the White House, Eko Hot Blog reports that Trump stated that military operations had already caused significant damage using conventional weapons, making the use of nuclear arms unnecessary.
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He emphasised that such weapons should never be deployed by any country.
His comments come after a previous warning in which he threatened severe consequences for Iran, before later agreeing to a ceasefire that has since been extended.
During the conflict, Vice President JD Vance had indicated that the US could escalate its actions with more advanced weaponry, though officials clarified that this did not include nuclear options.
Vance had also pushed for stricter terms during unsuccessful negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear programme.
Trump reiterated that his objective is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities, arguing that such weapons could pose a serious threat to the United States and the wider Middle East.
Iran, however, has consistently denied pursuing nuclear arms, while international monitors have previously indicated there was no immediate evidence of an active weapons programme before the conflict escalated.
The US remains the only country to have used nuclear weapons in warfare, during World War II, while Israel is widely believed to possess such weapons, though it has never officially confirmed this.
Trump’s remarks appear to contrast with long-standing US defence policy, which keeps the option of nuclear use open under certain conditions, even as global calls for disarmament continue.
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