Washington, June 7: President Donald Trump has defended military action against Iran, stating it is not a new war but a necessary measure for the safety of the United States and its allies. He dismissed claims that this action contradicts his previous electoral promise to avoid new conflicts.
In a special interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Trump was asked whether his actions against Iran were at odds with his 2015 commitment to keep the U.S. out of new wars.
Trump responded, “No, absolutely not. I had to stop a powerful and dangerous country from acquiring nuclear weapons, as they would use them. I am serving my country. America comes first.”
He further clarified that he never guaranteed that the U.S. would not engage in any wars. “I don’t like endless wars, but this is not an endless war,” he added.
The President claimed he faced a choice between maintaining economic stability and addressing the growing nuclear threat from Iran. He emphasized that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is in the interest of the entire world, the Middle East, and Israel.
Trump mentioned that he terminated the Iran nuclear deal established during former President Barack Obama’s administration and subsequently authorized military action against Iranian nuclear sites.
“I ended the deal and then sent B-2 bombers, which completely destroyed that site,” he stated.
He asserted that U.S. military intervention has significantly weakened Iran’s capabilities, claiming that within days, Iran’s military and nuclear potential had been severely diminished.
However, he insisted that this conflict would not turn into a long-term military campaign. “This is not a quagmire. We have eliminated the military capacity and nuclear threat of a very dangerous country,” he said.
Trump indicated that the U.S. is close to achieving its objectives and that either a strong agreement will be reached soon or other options will be considered.
He clarified that diplomacy remains an option, but the U.S. will not shy away from military action if necessary. Trump noted that the possibility of a meaningful agreement between the U.S. and Iran still exists, but Iran will not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons under any circumstances.
It is important to note that the controversy surrounding Iran’s nuclear program has been a major issue in U.S. foreign policy for the past two decades. Various U.S. administrations have attempted to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons through sanctions, diplomatic efforts, and international monitoring mechanisms.
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