U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not intend to use nuclear weapons against Iran, while also warning about the catastrophic consequences any nuclear conflict could have for Europe. Speaking at the White House, Trump argued that such weapons should never be used and said Washington could respond to Iranian military developments through conventional force if necessary. Reuters reported that Trump said he wanted a durable agreement with Tehran rather than a rushed settlement.
During the same remarks, Trump signaled that his administration is not working under a strict deadline for a broader arrangement with Iran. He said the priority is to secure what he described as the best possible agreement, stressing that speed is less important than long-term stability. His comments came amid continued tensions over Iran’s nuclear activities and the wider regional security picture.
Trump also turned to the wider nuclear risk facing Europe, saying that a large-scale nuclear confrontation on the continent would be among the worst possible outcomes. In that context, he referred to major European cities as potential targets in any such scenario, underscoring the scale of destruction that could follow an escalation involving nuclear weapons.
The remarks add to a broader message from the White House that, despite the aggressive rhetoric surrounding Iran, the administration is still publicly presenting diplomacy as the preferred route. At the same time, Trump made clear that military pressure remains part of the U.S. posture as negotiations continue.
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