President Donald Trump assured that his administration does not contemplate the use of nuclear weapons in the conflict with Iranwhile defending the conventional military strategy implemented until now.
During statements to the press at the White House, the president flatly rejected that possibility when questioned about a possible nuclear scenario. “Why would I use a nuclear weapon? We have completely decimated them in a very conventional way,” he said.. “No, I wouldn’t use it. No one should be allowed to use a nuclear weapon,” he added.
The statements come in the midst of a conflict that has escalated since the end of February, when Washington began military operations against Iranian targets, with the argument of stopping Tehran’s nuclear development.
.@POTUS to Jim Acosta’s lady friend (@ElizLanders) when she asks regarded as one of the dumbest questions ever — if he’d use a nuclear weapon on Iran:
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— Immediate Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 23, 2026
Defense of military strategy and pressure for an agreement
Trump insisted that US forces have managed to significantly weaken Iranian military capabilities without resorting to nuclear weapons.. According to the president, Iran’s navy, air force and air defense systems have been practically neutralized.
Still, he acknowledged that during the recent two-week ceasefire, Iran may have partially strengthened its military capabilities. However, he assured that any recovery could be reversed quickly. “Maybe they have been strengthened a little, but we would eliminate it in a day,” he said.
The president also made it clear that he feels no immediate pressure to reach a peace agreement.despite the prolonged tensions and their economic effects. “I could make a deal right now, but I don’t want to do that. I want it to be a long-lasting deal,” he said.
Negotiations between both parties remain stalled, without a defined date to resume formal dialogue. Meanwhile, the ceasefire has been extended indefinitely by Washington’s unilateral decision.
Tensions persist despite ceasefire
The conflict continues to generate friction at strategic points, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran maintains restrictions on maritime transit, while the United States has responded by limiting the passage of vessels linked to Iranian ports.
Trump defended the economic cost of the confrontation, arguing that the main objective is to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.. “What the Americans get is an Iran with no capacity to destroy one of our cities or destabilize the entire region,” he said.
The president also reiterated that Tehran should not possess nuclear weapons under any circumstances, a position that has been the central axis of his foreign policy in the Middle East.
Despite his firm rhetoric, the president has combined warnings with signals of openness to negotiation. He indicated that his administration maintains contacts with Iranian representatives, although he described that country’s government as “in chaos.”
Analysts in Washington believe that the recent statements seek to send a double message: maintain military pressure while leaving the door open to a diplomatic solution. However, the lack of concrete progress in the negotiations maintains uncertainty about the duration and outcome of the conflict.
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