United States President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy by stating that he will not hesitate to strike Iran again if the country rebuilds its nuclear infrastructure. Despite recent U.S. intelligence assessments showing that the airstrikes only delayed Iran’s nuclear program by a few months, Trump declared the sites “totally wiped out” and insisted Tehran would face further military action if it tried to resume its nuclear ambitions.
His bold stance, supported by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stands in stark contrast to cautious findings from American intelligence, raising alarms about potential escalations in the region.
Trump Threatens Again
U.S. President Donald Trump did not hesitate when reporters asked if he would strike Iran again. “Sure,” he said during a press briefing at the NATO Summit in The Hague. His blunt response followed growing speculation over whether the U.S. had fully destroyed Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Secretary of State Marco Rubio supported Trump’s claim, stating that Iranian facilities “can’t be found on the map” after U.S. forces bombed them.
On June 22, the United States carried out a major air assault on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan sites. These facilities, previously linked to uranium enrichment, faced direct hits from precision bunker buster bombs. U.S. intelligence officials later assessed that the strikes delayed Iran’s nuclear capabilities by only a few months.
Trump outright rejected that assessment, responding to the reports by saying, “they really don’t know.” He also refuted claims that Iran relocated enriched uranium before the bombings. The president remained confident in the outcome and insisted that Tehran “won’t dare” attempt to rebuild.
Ceasefire and Fallout
While Trump celebrated what he called a decisive blow, the intelligence findings painted a more cautious picture. The conflict began when Israel launched a surprise air offensive on June 13, hitting Iranian sites and killing several high-ranking commanders. Iran retaliated with missile attacks targeting Israeli cities and U.S. bases in Qatar. Trump later confirmed that Iran had warned the U.S. before the strike, which prevented any casualties.
To end the 12-day conflict, Trump negotiated a ceasefire between the two nations. Though both Iran and Israel have agreed to honour the truce, Trump warned that any rebuilding efforts by Tehran would invite another round of airstrikes. He also criticised Israel for allegedly violating the early hours of the agreement.
Still, the White House remains firm in its message: Trump believes the mission succeeded, and he stands ready to respond again.