Trump Vows to Prevent Iranian Nuclear Weapons, Details Recent Military Strikes

President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric against Iran on Friday, asserting that Washington "will not allow Tehran to possess a nuclear weapon" and portraying the latest US military operations as a decisive success that substantially weakened Iranian capabilities.

In public remarks, Trump stated that American B2 bombers "turned the Iranian uranium stockpile into dust," emphasizing that the United States has "the equipment and capabilities to extract the Iranian uranium stockpile." He further stressed the need for the country to "go in and get the Iranian nuclear dust."

The President characterized Iran's current situation as one of profound disarray, contending that over 80 percent of its missile arsenal has become inoperable. Trump rejected reporting suggesting that Tehran has preserved significant military resources, dismissing a New York Times account on the matter as "high treason."

On the broader Middle Eastern landscape, Trump noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping seeks to "open the Strait of Hormuz," pointing to what he described as complete alignment between Washington and Beijing regarding Iran policy. He explained that Beijing views opening the Strait as essential given that 40 percent of China's commercial trade transits through it.

Trump indicated he is considering whether to remove sanctions currently targeting Chinese firms that purchase Iranian oil. He also clarified that discussions with the Chinese President have not addressed tariff matters.

Turning to diplomatic engagement, Trump disclosed that he discarded Iran's negotiating proposal because he objected to "its first sentence." He simultaneously asserted that American forces possess the capacity to "eliminate power plants in Iran in just two days."

In his closing remarks, Trump said: "I respect the Chinese President, and he defends his country just as we do," while simultaneously cautioning that "the last thing we need right now is war." His comments appeared to reference tensions over Taiwan and potential military assistance to the island.