Trump says preventing Iranian nuclear weapon "supersedes" depression risk

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons takes precedence over potential global economic downturns, including the risk of a worldwide depression. Speaking at the White House, Trump asserted that his administration would take necessary actions if Iran does not comply with any future agreements. "If Iran doesn't live up to their agreement, or if they're not behaving, I will do what I have to do," he told reporters.

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If Iran doesn't live up to their agreement, or if they're not behaving, I will do what I have to do.

Trump rejected the notion that military action against Iran could lead to a depression, stating, "Well, not the way I'm doing it. It's not going to cause depression." He argued that nuclear proliferation poses a far more severe threat than economic instability. "A nuclear weapon will cause depression much more quickly," Trump said, underscoring his administration's firm stance against nuclear escalation.

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Well, not the way I'm doing it. It's not going to cause depression.

These remarks followed recent technical talks in Switzerland. Trump reiterated Vice President JD Vance's claim that Iran is prepared to accept extensive weapons inspections. In a social media post, Trump wrote, "Everybody is fully aware that Iran will agree to have Major Weapons Inspections in order to ensure 'Nuclear Honesty' long into the future." Vance had previously described the negotiations as productive, suggesting that a potential agreement was possible and that Iran had agreed to allow nuclear inspectors into the country.

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nuclear weapons supersede depression.