United States President Donald John Trump declared Friday that he would “absolutely” consider military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities if the Islamic Republic resumed uranium enrichment at levels deemed threatening by Washington.
“Sure, without question, absolutely,” Trump said when asked if he would approve bombing Iranian nuclear sites should Tehran reinitiate high-level enrichment activities.
According to Times of Israel, the comments come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, following reports that Israeli strikes have killed 11 Iranian nuclear scientists and 30 senior security officials in recent weeks.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has sparked concerns in Western capitals over the potential for broader regional escalation.
Trump, speaking during a campaign stop, also indicated that he believes Iran may hesitate to return to aggressive nuclear activities in the near future.
“Time will tell, but I don’t think Iran will go back to nuclear soon,” he remarked.
Meanwhile, Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer is reportedly planning a visit to Washington for discussions with Trump officials, focusing on developments in Gaza and Iran.
The trip is expected to include high-level security briefings and strategic consultations on the ongoing regional conflict.
The former president’s remarks underscore the lingering volatility surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reflect a consistent hardline stance he adopted during his presidency, which included the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and the imposition of sweeping sanctions on Tehran.
As the region grapples with the aftermath of Israel’s extensive military operation—dubbed by some as one of the most significant in decades—Trump’s comments signal a potential return to more aggressive U.S. posturing should he return to office in 2025.
His remarks were delivered as part of The Times of Israel's live coverage of the unfolding Israel-Iran conflict.
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