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U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an interview with CNN that Iran must never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons, adding that he has been personally leading disarmament efforts for nearly four months.
In comments provided to CNN, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his administration's stance on the Iranian nuclear program, emphasizing that Tehran must not be permitted to acquire nuclear capabilities under any circumstances. The President further noted that he has been spearheading disarmament efforts for nearly four months. These remarks align with a series of recent statements from the President regarding an emerging deal with Iran, which he has consistently described as including a firm commitment from Tehran to forgo nuclear weapons development. As the situation remains developing, the specific terms and implementation timeline of these ongoing diplomatic efforts continue to be a subject of international attention.
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