Trump on Iran Nuclear Program: 'Nobody Knows What I'm Going to Do'

Stance on Striking Iran

• ❓ President Trump declined to explicitly state whether the U.S. plans to join Israel's military offensive against Iran's nuclear facilities, stating, "I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do."
• 💡 Trump indicated that Iran had squandered its chance to negotiate a deal over its nuclear enrichment program, suggesting it was "very late to be talking."
• 📞 He revealed he encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "keep going" with his military operation, but gave no indication of U.S. participation.

Iran's Nuclear Program and Negotiations

• ⏳ Trump expressed frustration that Iran did not negotiate weeks prior when a deal might have been possible, stating, "You could have done fine. You would have had a country."
• 🤝 Iran reportedly reached out to the U.S. about the conflict and even suggested a White House meeting, a claim Tehran disputed.
• 🚫 Trump stated his patience with the Islamic Republic had "already run out," reiterating his core stance that "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon."

Broader Geopolitical and Domestic Issues

• 🇺🇸 Trump drew parallels to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, claiming it would not have happened under his presidency and that Putin offered to mediate.
• 🗣️ He defined "unconditional surrender" as a complete cessation of hostile actions and the dismantling of nuclear capabilities.
• 🚫 Trump criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies, stating that thousands of criminals, murderers, and drug dealers have been allowed into the country.
• 🎓 He also touched on issues related to universities and their funding, suggesting a need for reform.
• 🤝 Trump mentioned his role in stopping a potential war between Pakistan and India, highlighting his diplomatic interventions.