Trump News, Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump reiterated his unwavering commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons during a press briefing at the White House today, March 10, 2025. “I will never let Iran get a nuclear weapon,” Trump declared, emphasizing a cornerstone of his administration’s foreign policy amid escalating tensions with Tehran.
President Trump Reaffirms Hardline Stance: ‘I Will Never Let Iran Get a Nuclear Weapon’
The statement follows a flurry of diplomatic and military developments this month. On Friday, Trump confirmed to Fox Business that he had sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, proposing a new nuclear deal to replace the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which he dismantled in 2018 during his first term. “We can handle Iran two ways—militarily or through a deal. I’d rather make a deal,” he said, though he warned that time is running out as Iran’s nuclear capabilities grow.
Recent reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) indicate that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium has surpassed 27 times the limit set by the JCPOA, with enough material to potentially produce several nuclear bombs if weaponized.
While U.S. intelligence has not confirmed an active weapons program, Trump pointed to this buildup as evidence of the current crisis. “They’re closer than ever, and it’s because the last administration let them off the hook,” he said, referring to his predecessor’s tenure.
Iran Rejected Trump's Overture
Iran’s leadership has rejected Trump’s overture. Over the weekend, Ayatollah Khamenei denounced “bullying” tactics in a speech and on X, stating, “Negotiations under pressure are not to resolve issues but to dominate.”
This defiance aligns with Tehran’s long-standing claim that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, a position reiterated by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani today, who called Trump’s remarks “ baseless threats.”
The White House has paired its diplomatic push with renewed economic pressure, including ending a waiver on March 8 that allowed Iraq to buy Iranian electricity—a move analysts see as part of Trump’s “maximum pressure” strategy.
Trump and Israel
Trump’s stance also ties to his alliance with Israel, which conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets in 2024, weakening Tehran’s military infrastructure. In his Friday interview, he noted giving Israel a “green light” for such actions. “Iran’s setbacks give us leverage,” Trump said today, hinting at using this advantage in negotiations.
Congressional reactions are predictably split. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Trump’s resolve, while Senate Democrats urged a balanced approach, with Senator Chris Murphy cautioning, “Rhetoric alone won’t stop Iran—it could backfire.” As the administration navigates this high-stakes standoff, Trump’s pledge underscores his determination to shape U.S.-Iran relations, with the world watching to see if diplomacy or confrontation will prevail.
