Trump Warns Iran on Nuclear Program, Cites Rapid Destruction Capability

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that Washington is not rushing into a deal and possesses the military capability to destroy all Iranian nuclear facilities within minutes. Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump addressed the ongoing secret negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, mediated by Qatar. "They are interested in reaching a settlement, and we will see how things develop," Trump said, while expressing significant doubt about Iran's reliability, noting their tendency to renege on agreements.

Trump reiterated the U.S. administration's red line: "Iran will never have nuclear weapons." He also detailed the damage inflicted on Iran's military during a recent campaign, emphasizing that the U.S. is not under time pressure. "We have destroyed almost everything - only a few sites remain," he stated, estimating that only one or two sites, possibly including Mount Mashur, still need to be addressed, a task he believes can be completed in about ten minutes.

When asked about potentially resuming military attacks in the coming week, Trump deflected the question, responding to a New York Times reporter by asking why such a "stupid question" was being asked and stating he would not reveal plans. These statements follow a Wall Street Journal report that Trump spoke by phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, discussing security developments concerning Iran and regional diplomatic efforts.