Trump Warns Iran Would Use Nuclear Weapons if Acquired

US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would use nuclear weapons if it acquired them, arguing that such a development could lead to devastating loss of life alongside an energy crisis. He has also left open the possibility of renewed military action against Tehran while expressing hope for a major agreement with the country.

Speaking on Sunday, Trump said, “Do you want to see a problem? Not just an energy problem, but a death problem? Let Iran have a nuclear weapon, because they will use it.”

The remarks were shared by an account called Rapid Response 47, which is associated with the White House.

Asked by reporters whether the United States might launch fresh strikes against Iran, Trump said the possibility remained. However, he also left the door open to diplomacy, saying he believed a “beautiful, big, wonderful deal” with Tehran could be reached.

Trump expressed doubts about whether Iran would honour any agreement it signed. “They want to make a deal. But the problem is, will they abide by the deal?” he said.

Preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a central policy objective of the Trump administration. In the remarks released by the White House, the president claimed Iran would use nuclear weapons “immediately” if it obtained them.

His comments come amid longstanding tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over whether the crisis can be resolved through diplomacy. Trump had previously raised the possibility of another limited military operation, referring to it as “another little Epic Fury”. Administration officials have also presented military action as a possible means of halting Iran’s nuclear programme.

Washington has repeatedly said it will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. Trump reiterated that position in his latest remarks, while keeping open the possibility of negotiations.

With the prospect of further military action still on the table, uncertainty remains over whether the next phase of the US-Iran standoff will lead to renewed conflict or a diplomatic agreement.