Trump rules out nuclear strikes on Iran, warns of more attacks

US President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, but his latest remarks suggest Washington could pursue further military action against Iranian nuclear facilities as tensions between the two countries continue.

In an interview with Newsmax, Trump said the United States did not need to use nuclear weapons, despite possessing what he described as the world’s most powerful nuclear arsenal. His comments came amid reports that Washington was considering additional strikes against Iran’s heavily fortified nuclear sites.

Trump also addressed speculation about the possible use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, widely known as the “Mother of All Bombs”. He stressed that the weapon was not nuclear, describing it as an extremely large conventional bomb.

The weapon carries approximately 8.5 tonnes of explosives and is designed to cause extensive destruction over a wide area. However, military experts have questioned whether it could penetrate deeply buried Iranian nuclear facilities protected by thick layers of rock.

One site attracting particular attention is Pickaxe Mountain, a heavily fortified underground facility near Iran’s Natanz nuclear complex. Trump suggested that the United States might have to target the location to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

“We may have to go there,” Trump said, indicating that further strikes remained a possibility. He did not confirm whether he had authorised the use of the Mother of All Bombs against Iranian targets.

Despite signalling a willingness to continue military pressure, Trump indicated that deploying American ground troops to Iran was unlikely. His comments suggest Washington is considering options that rely primarily on air power rather than a ground operation.

Trump reiterated that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons remained a central objective of US policy. He has argued that allowing Tehran to acquire such weapons would pose a serious threat.

The remarks come amid continued uncertainty over the conflict’s future, with the possibility of renewed strikes raising questions about regional stability and the security of critical infrastructure.

Although Trump has ruled out a nuclear attack, his warning about potential conventional strikes indicates that military escalation remains possible. Whether Washington pursues further action against Iran’s underground nuclear facilities remains unclear.