Key facts
- Donald Trump stated Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon.
- Trump warned that if Iran acquired nuclear weapons, the Middle East and Israel would be destroyed.
- Trump described Iran's leadership as 'very violent, evil people'.
- Trump praised U.S. actions against Iran, stating they are being hit 'very hard'.
- The U.S. Central Command has resumed a naval blockade against Iran, disabling vessels.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Iran would continue to 'pay a very heavy price'.
President Donald Trump has unequivocally stated that Iran will never be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon, a position he has maintained for decades. During an interview with Fox News and at an event at the EPA headquarters, Trump emphasized that allowing Iran to acquire nuclear capabilities would result in the destruction of the Middle East and Israel.
