Rewritten Title: Trump’s Nuclear Assertion: A Look at the Stalled JCPOA Framework
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Former President Repeats Unverified Nuclear Claims
In a recent address commemorating the founding of the U.S. Navy, former President Donald Trump repeated unsubstantiated claims regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear program. He asserted, without providing evidence, that the United States had previously “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear initiatives.
Trump further elaborated on his stance, stating, “I hope Iran doesn’t restart its nuclear program, because we will have to deal with it.” He added a warning, suggesting that “if Iran restarts its nuclear program, we won’t wait long.”
Claims Contradicted by Established Facts
A central part of Trump’s remarks was the claim that an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities prevented the nation from acquiring a nuclear weapon “within one month.” He also stated that the U.S. had “waited 22 years to attack Iran,” and that no previous American president had been willing to take such action.
These assertions stand in contrast to the consistent and public position of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iranian authorities have repeatedly and officially emphasized that the country has never sought, and will never seek, nuclear weapons. Iran maintains that its nuclear activities are exclusively for peaceful purposes, a right afforded to all nations under international non-proliferation treaties.
The Indestructible Nature of Scientific Progress
In response to such claims, Iranian officials have highlighted a key principle: a scientific program cannot be eradicated by military means. They have stressed that knowledge and technological advancement, once achieved, cannot be “bombed away” or reversed. This underscores Iran’s position that its nuclear program is a sovereign scientific endeavor, rooted in domestic expertise and capability.
Addressing the U.S. naval personnel during his speech, Trump concluded by saying, “We don’t want to send you into battle unless we have to.” The remarks come amidst a continued diplomatic impasse surrounding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), from which the Trump administration withdrew in 2018.