Radicalised people, can’t have nuclear weapons: Trump doubles down on Iran
US President Donald Trump asserted that Iran must forgo the “concept of having a nuclear weapon” or risk military strikes on its nuclear facilities. The US President’s fresh warning came days after the US and Iran held talks in Oman over the Middle East nation’s nuclear program.
Trump, who has repeatedly threatened military action if no deal is reached on halting Iran’s nuclear program, accused Tehran of “intentionally” delaying a nuclear deal with the US.
Speaking to reporters ahead of a second round of US-Iran talks on April 19 in Rome, Trump said, “Iran has to get rid of the concept of a nuclear weapon. These are radicalised people, and they cannot have a nuclear weapon.”
When asked if a potential US response could include strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities if the deal falls through, Trump said, “Of course it does.”
Earlier this month, the US deployed at least six B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean. The move is being seen by experts as a bid to deter Iran.
While Iran denies having a military nuclear programme, several intel reports have revealed that it has accelerated uranium enrichment to near-weapons-grade levels.
Trump, during his first term as US President, withdrew from the nuclear agreement negotiated in 2015 between the US, Iran and five other global powers.
When asked if a potential US response could include strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities if the deal falls through, Trump said, “Of course it does.”
Earlier this month, the US deployed at least six B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean. The move is being seen by experts as a bid to deter Iran.
While Iran denies having a military nuclear programme, several intel reports have revealed that it has accelerated uranium enrichment to near-weapons-grade levels.
Trump, during his first term as US President, withdrew from the nuclear agreement negotiated in 2015 between the US, Iran and five other global powers
