President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. This statement comes after a recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, during which the U.S. military intervened. Trump has maintained that Iran was on the verge of acquiring nuclear capabilities before Israel’s attack on June 13. Following that, the U.S. targeted three key Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
In an interview on Fox News, Trump claimed that Iran was just weeks away from obtaining nuclear weapons when the conflict escalated. He stated that the U.S. airstrikes had “obliterated” these nuclear sites. However, reports from various news organizations suggest that the strikes did not completely destroy the facilities, raising questions about their effectiveness.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported uncertainty regarding the damage inflicted on the Fordow facility, which is crucial for Iran’s uranium enrichment. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warned that Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months. Meanwhile, Trump insisted that the strikes had significantly delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Current estimates indicate that Iran possesses over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, which is dangerously close to weapons-grade levels. Trump dismissed claims that Iran had removed enriched uranium from the Fordow site during the conflict, asserting that the U.S. had caught Iran off guard.
In addition to the military situation, Trump addressed trade issues with Canada, threatening to halt negotiations until Canada drops its new digital services tax. He also commented on U.S.-China trade relations, noting that while there is a large trade deficit, relations are currently stable. Trump mentioned progress on selling the social media platform TikTok, stating he has found a buyer and will reveal more details soon.
As the situation unfolds, the international community watches closely, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear program and the implications of U.S. military actions in the region.