Trump Rules Out Nuclear Strike on Iran, Cites US Nuclear Superiority
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a Newsmax interview that he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, emphasizing the country's nuclear superiority. He also denied any plans to send ground troops to Iran. The comments came after a CNN report suggested the U.S. military was considering using the GBU-43/B "mother of all bombs" against Iran. Trump clarified that the MOAB is a conventional, albeit very large, explosive device, not a nuclear weapon.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Donald Trump stated he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran.
- Trump cited the United States' position as the world's leading nuclear power.
- He also denied any intention to deploy ground troops to Iran.
- The comments followed a CNN report about potential U.S. military plans against Iran.
- Trump clarified that the GBU-43/B "mother of all bombs" is not a nuclear weapon.
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, asserting that such a move is unnecessary given America's status as the world's leading nuclear power. He also clarified that he has no intention of deploying ground troops to the Islamic Republic.
In an interview with Newsmax aired Friday, Trump was questioned about a CNN report suggesting the U.S. was considering the use of the GBU-43/B bomb, known as the "mother of all bombs," against Iran. While not directly confirming or denying the report, Trump distinguished the MOAB (Massive Ordnance Air Blast) from nuclear weapons. "The mother of all bombs is not a nuclear bomb. It's not nuclear at all. It's just a very, very big bomb. It's like a small nuclear bomb, but the mother of all bombs is one big bomb, and it's not nuclear," he explained.
Trump reiterated his stance, stating, "No, I would not use nuclear weapons against Iran. We don't need to do that. We are the greatest nuclear power in the world."
The interview followed the CNN report which indicated that the U.S. military was preparing for the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran and had developed new attack plans, potentially including the use of the MOAB. The GBU-43/B, officially the Massive Ordnance Air Blast, is described as the largest non-nuclear bomb in the American arsenal by weight, weighing approximately 10.3 tons. It is GPS-guided and designed for widespread destruction over a large area.
