Washington, August 1: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that military action against Iran will persist as long as Tehran poses a threat to American forces or is in a position to develop nuclear weapons. Trump expressed diminished confidence in the success of diplomatic talks with Iranian leadership.
Speaking to reporters after presiding over a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, which was broadcast live for the first time, Trump stated that despite ongoing diplomatic discussions, his administration will maintain pressure on Iran.
When asked what to expect in the coming weeks, Trump replied, “We will hit them hard, and there will come a time when they will say they can’t take it anymore.”
He emphasized, “Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. If they did, the Middle East would have been completely devastated by now.”
The President noted that Iran has suffered significant military losses but insisted that some limited capabilities remain.
“They have no navy, no air force, and no anti-aircraft systems. That doesn’t mean they have no capability; they have some, but very little,” he added.
When questioned about whether the U.S. has intensified its campaign, Trump responded, “We have already taken significant action. They had 159 ships; that was their entire navy. Now, their navy is at the bottom of the sea. I would call that significant action. They had 200 aircraft, and all of them have been destroyed.”
Despite ongoing discussions, Trump raised doubts about Tehran’s credibility in negotiations.
When asked if a diplomatic agreement is still possible, he said, “I think it could be. My trust in them is decreasing because they lie and misrepresent things.”
He pointed out that Iran’s missile launches during talks have weakened the negotiation process.
Trump mentioned, “I received a call from Pete that they launched five missiles at one of our bases in Jordan. The U.S. military intercepted all five missiles.”
He linked the military campaign against Iran to progress in a proposed agreement for Hamas to relinquish its weapons.
“We have an understanding with Israel. Israel is very pleased. No one thought it would be possible to retrieve weapons from Hamas. This shows how successful we are regarding Iran. If you look back four or five months, such a deal seemed impossible,” he stated.
When asked if Americans should expect further confrontations with Iran, Trump indicated that some additional conflicts may occur.
He said, “A little bit. They will weaken. They may seem somewhat strong now, but they will weaken, and then their influence will diminish. You must always remain vigilant.”
Trump also mentioned that the administration is discussing providing Ukraine with advanced U.S. weapons, such as the Patriot air defense system and Tomahawk missiles, but emphasized that such technology will be shared cautiously due to its strategic importance.
In response to another question related to the war between Russia and Ukraine, Trump stated that ultimately, Moscow and Kyiv must reach an agreement to end the conflict.
“Both sides need to make some compromises. Every month, 25,000 young people are losing their lives,” he said.
This discussion took place during a Cabinet meeting called by Trump in Maryland. The White House described it as the first Cabinet meeting at Camp David to be broadcast live on television. Before reporters asked Trump questions about Iran, the Middle East, Ukraine, and other issues, Cabinet members clarified the administration’s stance on the economy, defense, healthcare, foreign policy, and domestic priorities.
Trump has consistently maintained that Iran should never possess nuclear weapons. He has established three main pillars for his Iran policy: economic sanctions, military pressure, and diplomacy. His administration has sought to enhance regional security arrangements by increasing pressure on Tehran’s military and financial networks, involving Israel in the process.
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