U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration does not want to leave what he described as “chaos in Iran” for a future American president to deal with, stressing that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a firm U.S. objective.
Speaking about military operations and the pressure Washington is exerting on Iran, Trump said previous administrations should have addressed the Iranian issue years ago, arguing that his administration had been forced to deal with the consequences of that delay.
Trump also claimed that the United States had “completed the mission in Iran in one day,” but maintained a military presence for a longer period to ensure that what he described as a victory would not prove temporary. He said Washington was seeking to ensure that its efforts would have a lasting impact.
The U.S. president reiterated that Iran would “never have a nuclear weapon,” adding that the country was no longer in the position it had previously occupied and was now showing a willingness to reach an agreement with the United States.
Trump’s remarks come amid continued tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program, alongside ongoing U.S. economic and military pressure. Assessments remain divided over the prospects of reaching a lasting settlement.
Despite continued contacts and diplomatic efforts, the possibility of a final agreement remains tied to several complex issues, including mechanisms for monitoring Iran’s nuclear program and the future of sanctions imposed on Tehran.
