US President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, saying the United States does not need them as the conflict continues. In a Thursday interview with Newsmax, Trump also clarified that the “Mother of All Bombs” is a powerful conventional weapon, not a nuclear bomb.
Trump’s remarks followed reports that US military planners were considering the possible use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, commonly known as the MOAB, in potential future strikes against Iranian targets. Reuters reported on the plans based on a CNN report, while noting that it had not independently verified the information.
Trump also raised the possibility of further strikes against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, specifically mentioning the suspected underground site known as Pickaxe Mountain. However, he said he did not expect such an operation to involve American ground troops.
On the diplomatic front, Trump predicted that the conflict would end soon and claimed that Iranian officials had asked Washington to halt military operations while negotiations continued. These statements reflect Trump’s account; the status and prospects of any negotiations remain separate questions.
The comments come amid continuing uncertainty over the conflict’s military direction, the future of Iran’s nuclear programme and the possibility of a diplomatic settlement.
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