Trump said Iran’s nuclear program was ‘obliterated.’ So why is he looking to strike again?
Trump previously claimed Iran’s nuclear program was “obliterated,” but tensions persist as discussions and actions indicate potential for renewed strikes. Analysts note shifting rhetoric and ongoing strategic considerations by Washington amid competing assessments of Iran’s nuclear activities and regional threats.
In March, the US intelligence community assessed that Iran was “not building a nuclear weapon,” complicating the rationale for a new strike and fueling debate over triggers for military action and enforcement of sanctions.
Officials emphasize deterrence and diplomacy, while critics warn that miscalculations could escalate conflict, though the administration has signaled readiness to respond to perceived threats without confirming new nuclear weapons development.