Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site if No Deal Is Reached

US President Donald Trump issued a direct threat to Iran, warning that if Tehran refuses to sign a nuclear deal, the United States will destroy its nuclear infrastructure, including power stations, within a single day. Speaking in a Fox News interview on Tuesday, Trump emphasized that the US has superior surveillance capabilities over Iran’s secret Fordow nuclear facility and does not rely on intelligence updates from Israel. "I don’t need Bibi to tell me what’s going on," Trump said, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that the US knows exactly what is happening at the site.

Trump criticized Iran’s approach to the nuclear negotiations, accusing Tehran of evading direct talks despite ongoing discussions. He issued a stark ultimatum: "If they don’t sign a deal, I will destroy their power stations in one day." The president’s comments come ahead of a planned meeting with Netanyahu in Washington, where Israel is expected to present intelligence indicating Iran’s continued expansion of its nuclear activities at the underground Fordow site and efforts to rebuild missile and drone capabilities damaged in previous strikes.

Earlier reports from the Wall Street Journal revealed that centrifuges were recently transferred to the Fordow facility, which has been under construction since 2020. Experts note that the site is deeply buried under solid granite, making it a challenging target even for advanced bunker-busting bombs. Possible US military options include striking bunker entrances to block access, while ground sabotage missions are considered highly risky.

The intelligence shared by Israel reinforces concerns that Iran intends to maintain its nuclear ambitions and military buildup despite ongoing negotiations. Trump’s statements underscore the US administration’s readiness to take decisive military action if diplomatic efforts fail.