Trump Rules Out Striking Iran with Nuclear Weapon
US President Donald Trump has stated that he would not use a nuclear weapon against Iran, opting for conventional methods to weaken the country instead.
Washington: US President Donald Trump has clarified his stance on using nuclear weapons against Iran.
On Thursday, Trump addressed reporters at the White House, asserting that striking Iran with a nuclear weapon is not on the table.
He questioned the necessity of using such a powerful weapon when conventional methods have already significantly weakened Iran.Trump's previous threats included a genocidal warning to Iran on April 7th, stating that 'the whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back.' However, he later agreed to a ceasefire which he has since extended.
This conflict was initiated by the US and Israel.
Vice President JD Vance previously warned of intensifying damage on Iran with new weapons but denied any threat of nuclear strikes.
Trump emphasized his goal of an Iran without nuclear capabilities that could pose a threat to the Middle East or the US.Iran denies seeking a nuclear weapon, and the UN nuclear watchdog has confirmed that there was no imminent risk of an atomic bomb before the war began.
The US is the only country to have used nuclear weapons in combat during World War II, obliterating Hiroshima and Nagasaki, resulting in approximately 214,000 deaths.
Israel is believed to possess nuclear weapons but does not acknowledge them publicly.Trump's statement against using nuclear weapons contradicts long-standing US nuclear doctrine that reserves the right to use these weapons.
Previously, Trump has called for an end to the US moratorium on nuclear testing due to alleged secret testing by China and Russia.
Former President Barack Obama aimed for a world without nuclear weapons but acknowledged the deterrent role of the US arsenal as long as they existed.The US has refused to declare that it will never use nuclear weapons first in a conflict.
On Thursday, Trump addressed reporters at the White House, asserting that striking Iran with a nuclear weapon is not on the table.
He questioned the necessity of using such a powerful weapon when conventional methods have already significantly weakened Iran.Trump's previous threats included a genocidal warning to Iran on April 7th, stating that 'the whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back.' However, he later agreed to a ceasefire which he has since extended.
This conflict was initiated by the US and Israel.
Vice President JD Vance previously warned of intensifying damage on Iran with new weapons but denied any threat of nuclear strikes.
Trump emphasized his goal of an Iran without nuclear capabilities that could pose a threat to the Middle East or the US.Iran denies seeking a nuclear weapon, and the UN nuclear watchdog has confirmed that there was no imminent risk of an atomic bomb before the war began.
The US is the only country to have used nuclear weapons in combat during World War II, obliterating Hiroshima and Nagasaki, resulting in approximately 214,000 deaths.
Israel is believed to possess nuclear weapons but does not acknowledge them publicly.Trump's statement against using nuclear weapons contradicts long-standing US nuclear doctrine that reserves the right to use these weapons.
Previously, Trump has called for an end to the US moratorium on nuclear testing due to alleged secret testing by China and Russia.
Former President Barack Obama aimed for a world without nuclear weapons but acknowledged the deterrent role of the US arsenal as long as they existed.The US has refused to declare that it will never use nuclear weapons first in a conflict.
