Trump Rules Out Nuclear Weapons, Ground Troops Against Iran
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump declared he would not use nuclear weapons or ground troops against Iran, despite reports of new U.S. military strike plans. The plans reportedly considered using the MOAB bomb on Iranian nuclear and energy facilities. The U.S. last used the MOAB in Afghanistan in 2017. Trump also stated he trusts no one in politics when asked about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Trump stated he will not use nuclear weapons or ground troops against Iran.
- U.S. military plans reportedly include using the MOAB bomb on Iranian nuclear facilities.
- The MOAB is the U.S.'s most powerful non-nuclear bomb, weighing 9.8 tons.
- Doubts exist about the MOAB's effectiveness against hardened underground targets.
- Trump said he trusts no one in politics when asked about Netanyahu.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated Thursday that he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran and also ruled out deploying ground troops. This comes amid reports that the U.S. military has been preparing new plans for strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure. These potential plans reportedly include the use of a massive bomb known as the "mother of all bombs."
Earlier, CNN reported that the U.S. military had developed new offensive plans, including the possible use of the MOAB (Massive Ordnance Air Blast), the most powerful non-nuclear bomb in the American arsenal. This would be deployed if President Trump ordered a resumption of hostilities. According to U.S. officials cited by CNN, using the MOAB would represent a military escalation.
However, doubts exist regarding the bomb's effectiveness against deeply buried, hardened targets like the "Mount of the Axe" site. The MOAB weighs approximately 9.8 tons and was last used by the U.S. military in Afghanistan in 2017.
In a separate exchange, a Newsmax interviewer asked Trump if he trusted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump responded, "Honestly, I don't trust anyone. In the world of politics, I don't trust anyone."
