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President Donald Trump said the United States is prepared to work with Iran to remove and destroy its highly enriched uranium if a deal is reached, while warning that America will act militarily if Tehran refuses.
President Donald Trump said the United States will work with Iran to recover and destroy its highly enriched uranium if Washington and Tehran reach a deal to end the ongoing war.
Speaking in an interview with NBC News’ Meet the Press, Trump said any agreement must fully block Iran from developing, buying, acquiring, or otherwise obtaining nuclear weapons.
“The main thing is we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said. “Can’t do it. And we won’t do it.”
Trump said that if Iran agrees, U.S. equipment would be used to remove and destroy the uranium either on-site or elsewhere. If there is no deal, he warned that the U.S. would further weaken Iran’s military before moving in to secure the material.
The president said U.S. forces will remain in the region until the mission is complete, arguing that the deployment strengthens America’s hand in negotiations.
Trump also said Iran’s military has been heavily degraded, though he acknowledged Tehran still has missiles and drones remaining.
Trump said the two sides are “very close” to an agreement but that he is demanding stronger language to prevent Iran from finding loopholes. He said Iran must not be allowed to develop, purchase, acquire, or buy nuclear weapons.
He blamed previous U.S. leadership for allowing Iran’s nuclear threat to grow and said any sanctions relief or release of frozen assets would only come after Iran proves it is complying.
The core message was clear: Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons, either through diplomacy or force.
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