Trump Rules Out Nuclear Use Against Iran

United States President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran in the ongoing conflict, emphasizing that conventional military actions have already inflicted severe damage on the country.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump dismissed the possibility during an Oval Office press event amid stalled peace talks between Washington and Tehran. "Why would a stupid question like that be asked?" he said. "Why would I use a nuclear weapon when we've totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it? No, I wouldn't use it. A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody."

The remarks came after Trump issued a stark warning earlier in April on Truth Social, stating that Iran's "whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back" if the country refused to reach a deal. Hours later, he agreed to a ceasefire, which has since been extended. The truce followed a war initiated by the United States and Israel, with Trump indicating that any agreement must prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons capable of threatening American cities or destabilizing the Middle East.