President Donald Trump asserted on Wednesday that Iran “will never do it again” in reference to pursuing nuclear weapons, claiming this shift was a direct result of US strikes on its nuclear sites during the 12-day Iran-Israel war. He controversially compared the impact of these strikes to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Trump stated that Iran “went through hell” during the conflict, implying this experience would deter any future attempts at uranium enrichment for military purposes. He dismissed intelligence reports that suggested a limited impact of the strikes, maintaining that Iran’s nuclear facilities were “completely destroyed.”
The conflict originated with Israeli bombings of Iranian nuclear facilities, citing concerns about their nuclear program. Iran maintained its nuclear activities were peaceful. The 12 days of hostilities led to significant damage and loss of life.
A ceasefire, reportedly brokered by Trump, was holding. Trump’s comments highlight his belief in the lasting deterrent effect of his military interventions.