Trump advocates for the ‘total dismantlement’ of Iran’s nuclear program
The US president stated he would not permit exceptions for power generation. US President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Iran to fully eliminate its nuclear program, following the postponement of negotiations between the two nations....
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The US president stated he would not permit exceptions for power generation.
US President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Iran to fully eliminate its nuclear program, following the postponement of negotiations between the two nations.
During an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, Kristen Welker asked Trump whether he aimed to restrict or entirely abolish Iran’s nuclear program.
“Total dismantlement. Yes, that is all I would accept,” Trump replied, questioning the need for the Islamic Republic to possess nuclear technology for electricity generation.
“They have so much oil – why do they need it? … Civilian [nuclear] energy often leads to military wars. And we don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon. It’s a very simple deal,” he continued.
“I just don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon because the world will be destroyed,” Trump added.
His statements followed Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi’s announcement that the fourth round of indirect, mediated talks between the US and Iran, scheduled for Saturday, had been delayed indefinitely "for logistical reasons."
These negotiations, which had previously been viewed as constructive by both parties, are now complicated by escalating tensions in Yemen, where the US and Britain have increased airstrikes against Houthi militants.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised retaliation after a Houthi ballistic missile struck near Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv on Sunday, resulting in eight injuries.
The Houthis claimed their intent was to establish a “comprehensive air blockade” of Israel in support of the Palestinians in Gaza. Iran has denied involvement in directing the attacks, labeling such claims as “misleading.”
During his first term, Trump withdrew the US from the 2015 UN-backed agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, alleging that the Islamic Republic had secretly breached the accord. While Tehran has denied any violations, it has since scaled back its commitments under the agreement and increased its enriched uranium stockpile.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned last month that the country would not bow to any "pressure and threat" from the US.
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
US President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Iran to fully eliminate its nuclear program, following the postponement of negotiations between the two nations.
During an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, Kristen Welker asked Trump whether he aimed to restrict or entirely abolish Iran’s nuclear program.
“Total dismantlement. Yes, that is all I would accept,” Trump replied, questioning the need for the Islamic Republic to possess nuclear technology for electricity generation.
“They have so much oil – why do they need it? … Civilian [nuclear] energy often leads to military wars. And we don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon. It’s a very simple deal,” he continued.
“I just don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon because the world will be destroyed,” Trump added.
His statements followed Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi’s announcement that the fourth round of indirect, mediated talks between the US and Iran, scheduled for Saturday, had been delayed indefinitely "for logistical reasons."
These negotiations, which had previously been viewed as constructive by both parties, are now complicated by escalating tensions in Yemen, where the US and Britain have increased airstrikes against Houthi militants.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised retaliation after a Houthi ballistic missile struck near Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv on Sunday, resulting in eight injuries.
The Houthis claimed their intent was to establish a “comprehensive air blockade” of Israel in support of the Palestinians in Gaza. Iran has denied involvement in directing the attacks, labeling such claims as “misleading.”
During his first term, Trump withdrew the US from the 2015 UN-backed agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, alleging that the Islamic Republic had secretly breached the accord. While Tehran has denied any violations, it has since scaled back its commitments under the agreement and increased its enriched uranium stockpile.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned last month that the country would not bow to any "pressure and threat" from the US.
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
