Iran war live: Trump vows to strike Iran ‘hard’ after first clash in month
President Donald Trump says the US will respond to Iranian strikes on its personnel in Jordan.
President Donald Trump dismissed a reporter's question about using nuclear weapons against Iran, labeling the inquiry as "stupid." During an Oval Office event on August 31, Trump ruled out the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons, stating, "I would never say that, but the answer is yes." He argued that Iran had already been "totally defeated militarily," making any nuclear escalation unnecessary.
Trump's remarks came after U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, near the Strait of Hormuz. This was the first known U.S. attack on Iranian territory since late July, in response to Iran's preparation to deploy rockets carrying sea mines. Iran condemned the attack and retaliated by striking American military positions in Jordan and the UAE.
The incident highlights the contradiction in Trump's messaging, as he portrays Iran as militarily defeated while threatening further retaliation and maintaining that Tehran's nuclear ambitions remain a significant threat.
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