White House: Trump has stated his opposition to Iranian nuclear since 2011
Ammon News - The White House published a series of statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding his warnings about Iran possessing a nuclear weapon.
The White House stated on its official website that President Trump has warned against Iran possessing a nuclear weapon since his first term, which began in 2016.
It added that the president has made this statement at least 12 times since assuming his new term, while his campaign statements, which began in 2011, have demonstrated opposition to the Iranian nuclear program, considering it a top priority for him as a candidate and president.
Some of Trump's previous statements:
'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. It's very simple — you don't have to go to too deep into it. They just can't have a nuclear weapon.' (6/17/25)
'I want Iran to be a wonderful, great, happy country — but they can't have a nuclear weapon.' (4/11/25)
'Iran can't have a nuclear weapon. Nuclear weapons are the greatest single threat to our country, but to the entire world.' (11/3/24)
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