Trump: Iran Has 'Evil Intentions,' Cannot Get Nukes

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated a firm stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, declaring that Washington is managing the ongoing conflict "extremely well." Speaking at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters, Trump emphasized Iran's "evil intentions" and asserted that the United States possesses the unique capability to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear arms.

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They've got some evil intentions. We cannot let them have a nuclear weapon.

"We cannot let them even think about having nuclear weapons," Trump stated, adding that this responsibility fell to the U.S. because "if we don't do it nobody else will." He also referenced the strength of the U.S. military, noting its deployment in situations like Venezuela and suggesting the nation has recouped its investment in past conflicts.

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We cannot let them even think about having nuclear weapons and that is exactly what is happening. They will never have a nuclear weapon... This shouldve been done by other American Presidents or other countries. It didnt have to be us but if we dont do it nobody else will, but I will and nobody else has the capability to do it.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported actions taken to enforce naval blockades. According to CENTCOM, since resuming the blockade nine days prior, 12 commercial vessels have been redirected, and one was disabled to prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports or coastal areas.

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We're doing very well against the Islamic Republic of Iran--we're doing extremely well. They would like to do something, but I say they're not ready yet. They need more of the same.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed the administration's pressure on Iran, warning that Tehran would "pay a very heavy price" for its actions. Rubio characterized President Trump's approach as "a head for an eye," accusing Iran of repeatedly failing to honor agreements and signaling that Washington would maintain pressure until Iran demonstrated readiness for a deal. This diplomatic and military pressure comes amid reports of retaliatory strikes by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Army targeting American military infrastructure in Kuwait and Jordan.

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Iran would continue to 'pay a very heavy price' for its actions, saying President Donald Trump's approach was 'a head for an eye,' as he accused Tehran of repeatedly failing to honour agreements and signalled that Washington would maintain pressure until Iran was ready for a deal.