The United States President Donald Trump has stated that the country will not use nuclear weapons in the ongoing conflict against Iran. Trump made the announcement during a media briefing at the White House, asserting that he does not see any reason to use nuclear arms, as traditional warfare has already been successfully employed to neutralize the enemy.
“We’ve already eliminated the traditional war option by using conventional warfare,” Trump said. “I don’t think anyone should ever use nuclear weapons. We want the best possible deal with Iran, and we can get it quickly, but we want it to be a permanent deal.”
Trump emphasized that the United States will not rush into a long-term peace agreement with Iran, despite the ongoing conflict. “I don’t know how long it will take to get a long-term peace agreement with Iran,” Trump said. “Don’t try to force me to make a decision quickly. We will wait for the right time.”
Trump also stated that Iran may have attempted to reload its missiles during the week-long ceasefire, but the US military could neutralize them in almost a day. “Iran’s navy is gone, their air force is gone, their anti-aircraft systems are gone,” Trump said.
According to reports, Trump has decided to send US Secretary of State Steve Biegun and National Security Adviser John Bolton to Islamabad for negotiations with Iranian officials. The negotiations are expected to take place in Islamabad, where Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif may also participate.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released images of its naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been a focal point of the conflict. In a separate development, a Lebanese-based UN peacekeeping team member from Indonesia died of a heart attack, bringing the total number of fatalities in Lebanon to six.
Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may take years to rebuild trust following the recent conflict. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to maintain pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he underwent prostate surgery in December 2024 due to an enlarged prostate gland. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new website to provide citizens with access to their personal data.
Meanwhile, the UK government has been criticized for hiring a private security firm to monitor students and academics, particularly those sympathetic to the Palestinian cause. In response, Iran has dismissed claims that it is developing nuclear weapons, calling them “baseless and fabricated.”
In a surprise move, the Swiss government has announced plans to reopen its embassy in Tehran. The Swiss embassy in Tehran has been closed since 1979.
