President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and that the United States will land 'heavy blows' on the Islamic Republic, according to reports.
President Donald Trump stated late Wednesday that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and that the United States will deliver 'heavy blows' to the Islamic Republic. The remarks, reported shortly after midnight Jerusalem time, continue a pattern of forceful presidential statements on Iran's nuclear program.
Trump has repeatedly warned Iran over the past weeks, threatening military action and asserting that the US will prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The Zioneer has covered several of these statements, including threats of 'very hard' strikes and claims that the US is leading disarmament efforts.
No specific trigger for the latest statement was reported, and it remains unclear whether it reflects a new development or a reiteration of existing policy.
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