Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear manufacturing capability has been reduced by 85 per cent, said Tehran is speaking politely to Washington.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s ability to manufacture nuclear weapons has been reduced by around 85 per cent, while warning that American forces are prepared to resume military action if required. His remarks come as Washington continues to put pressure on Tehran and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain uncertain.
Speaking about Iran’s nuclear programme, Trump said, “Their (Iran’s) manufacturing capability is reduced… It is basically about 85 per cent gone. They are talking to us, and they are talking very politely, and we will see what happens.”
He added that there was a possibility of the conflict coming to an end but warned against assuming that military action was completely off the table.
“If we do have to go back in, we are locked and loaded and ready to go,” Trump said.
In a separate post on Truth Social, Trump said he had an “excellent conversation” with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, during which they discussed the situation in Iran.
He claimed that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait preferred the continuation of the US naval blockade and the newly announced Operation Iron Gate.
“Most importantly, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and others, would prefer the status quo, in other words, a continuation of the Greatest Naval Blockade in History, and the new Operation Iron Gate — Therefore, Land and Sea,” he wrote.
Reiterating Washington’s position on Tehran’s nuclear programme, Trump said, “All have agreed that Iran cannot have a Nuclear Weapon — That is non-negotiable!”
He also warned that the US was prepared to respond if the situation in the Middle East changed.
“Should there be any change with respect to developments in the Middle East, the United States of America is ‘locked and loaded’ and ready to go,” Trump said, adding that such a possibility appeared unlikely at present.
US Continues Pressure On Iran
The statements come amid continued US efforts to restrict Iran’s access to supplies and resources through maritime and land routes. Washington has also maintained that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a key condition in any agreement.