Trump Rules Out Nuclear Weapons, Ground Troops for Iran
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
President Donald Trump declared he will not use nuclear weapons or ground troops against Iran, clarifying the MOAB is a non-nuclear munition. He also revealed ongoing U.S. talks with Russia and China about nuclear arms reduction, predicting China could reach parity in five years. When asked about trusting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump responded that he trusts no one in politics.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Trump stated he will not use nuclear weapons or ground troops against Iran.
- Trump clarified the MOAB is a powerful non-nuclear aerial munition.
- The U.S. is negotiating nuclear arms reduction with Russia and China, Trump said.
- Trump predicted China could match U.S. nuclear potential within five years.
- The president stated he trusts no one in politics when asked about Netanyahu.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Newsmax that he has no intention of using nuclear weapons against Iran or deploying American ground troops into the country. Responding to a question about the potential use of the GBU-43/B MOAB, known as the "mother of all bombs," Trump clarified that it is a non-nuclear weapon. "I would not use nuclear weapons. There is no need for that. We are the most powerful nuclear power in the world," the president said. Earlier, CNN reported that the U.S. military was considering the use of the MOAB if strikes against Iran resumed. The MOAB is one of the most powerful non-nuclear aerial munitions in the American arsenal.
Additionally, Trump told Newsmax that the U.S. is engaged in negotiations with Russia and China regarding nuclear arms reduction. "I would very much like to achieve nuclear disarmament, if possible. We are indeed talking about this with Russia and China," he stated. Trump estimated that China could match the U.S. nuclear potential within five years.
During the same interview, Trump was asked if he trusted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "In the world of politics, I trust no one," the U.S. president replied.
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