Trump: I will not use nuclear weapons against Iran / We do not need to send ground forces
Trump: "Now we will check Mount Klang. "We may have to go for it." / Iran war will end very soon.
Trump said he will not use nuclear weapons against Iran.
According to Ambassador Arjan, US President Donald Trump announced in an interview with the Newsmax TV channel that he will not use nuclear weapons against Iran and that Washington does not need such weapons to achieve its goals.
These statements have been made in a situation where reports have been published about the review of new US military options to attack Iran's nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure.
In response to a question about the possibility of the US using nuclear weapons against Iran, Trump said on Thursday: "No, I will not use nuclear weapons. We don't need to."
Trump's explanation about the "mother of all bombs"
In this interview, the President of the United States explained about the reports about the possibility of using the so-called "Mother of All Bombs" bomb against Iran and emphasized that it is not a nuclear weapon.
"The mother of all bombs is not nuclear; it's just a very large bomb," Trump said, referring to the GBU-43/B bomb, which is one of the largest conventional bombs in the US arsenal. The explosive power of this weapon comes from conventional explosives and is different from the mechanism of nuclear weapons.
These statements were made after the publication of a report by CNN, which quoted American officials familiar with the military plans and announced that the US military has reviewed options for a possible new attack on Iran. According to this report, the possible use of the GBU-43/B bomb against Iran's nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure is also among the proposed options. Reuters said it could not independently verify the report.
Opposing nuclear weapons but pursuing military options
In another part of the interview, Trump considered the possibility of sending US ground forces inside Iran unlikely. He also claimed that the war with Iran could end in the near future through negotiations or further military actions. These statements reflect the stated position of the US President and do not mean that the possibility of conventional attacks is ruled out.
The publication of these statements takes place while the disagreement between Tehran and Washington over Iran's nuclear program and sanctions is still one of the main axes of tension between the two countries. America says its goal is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons; Tehran has also repeatedly announced that its nuclear program has peaceful goals.
US President Donald Trump announced in an interview with the Newsmax network that Washington is considering the possibility of attacking Iran's nuclear facilities again, including a place called "Pickaxe Mountain".
Trump said about this place: "Now we are checking Kholang Mountain. "We may have to go for it." He also added that America can attack this target quickly.
Trump: We don't need to send ground troops
In response to a question about the possibility of sending ground forces to Iran, the American president said that he does not foresee such an action.
Trump said in this interview: "No, I don't see anything like that." These statements have been made while reports have been published about the review of new US military options against Iran.
However, rejecting the possibility of sending ground forces does not mean abandoning airstrikes or other military operations. At the same time, Trump spoke about the possibility of attacking the remaining targets in Iran's nuclear program.
Trump: The war with Iran will end soon
In another part of the interview, Trump predicted that the war with Iran will end soon.
He said: "The Iran war will end very soon. This war will end soon."
The American president also claimed that with the end of the war, the price of oil and gasoline will decrease drastically. These statements have been made in a situation where the continuation of conflicts and insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz has created concerns about the global supply of oil and the increase in energy costs.
Trump did not announce a specific date for the end of the war and said that the conflict will end somehow.
Trump's claim about Iran's request to stop attacks
In this interview, the American president claimed that Iranian officials have asked Washington to stop the American and Israeli attacks.
"They've asked us to please stop," Trump said. "We will stop because we are negotiating with them."
These statements are Trump's account of the state of negotiations and are not considered independent confirmation of Iran's alleged request. Ambassador Arjan also announced in a report on October 16 that Trump has spoken about the continuation of communication and negotiations with the Iranian side.
Trump about Netanyahu: I don't trust anyone
Asked about his trust in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said: "I don't trust anybody, to be honest."
He further added that he does not trust anyone in the world of politics. This answer was given in a situation where the US decisions about continuing or stopping military operations against Iran are related to Israel's positions and regional developments. However, this sentence alone does not indicate a clear disagreement between Trump and Netanyahu over a military decision.
America talks with Russia and China about nuclear disarmament
In another part of the interview with Newsmax, Trump announced the talks between the United States and Russia and China about nuclear disarmament.
Trump said Washington was in talks with Moscow and Beijing about reducing or dismantling nuclear weapons. He also expressed hope that the nuclear disarmament process could be carried forward.
Referring to China's nuclear power, Trump claimed that this country may reach the level of America's capabilities in the next 5 years. He also talked about the conversation with Xi Jinping, the President of China, in this regard.
These statements have been made in the context that the "New Start" nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia has expired in 2026, and any extension or alternative agreement requires new decisions from both sides.