Trump Says Major Deal Not Needed?

President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed the need for a new nuclear agreement with Iran, stating that the regime’s capabilities have already been significantly degraded. However, he confirmed that American and Iranian officials are scheduled to meet next week to discuss a potential deal.

Speaking after the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump struck a confident tone, saying Iran’s nuclear infrastructure has been “taken care of” — even as U.S. intelligence sources suggest the damage may have delayed enrichment efforts by months rather than years.

“As far as I’m concerned, the war’s over,” Trump said.
“We might ask for a formal statement from them saying they won’t go nuclear. But they’re not going to do it, and frankly, I don’t think we need it.”

U.S. Pressure Campaign Continues

President Trump emphasized that talks with Iran are still planned for next week and hinted that a formal agreement might be signed — but made clear he sees no urgency.

“We’ll meet, we’ll talk. Maybe we’ll sign something. But do I think it’s necessary? No,” he said.

When challenged on reports that Iran’s nuclear capabilities weren’t fully destroyed, Trump held firm.

“I said Iran will not have nuclear weapons — and we made sure of that. We hit their facilities hard. If we get a piece of paper confirming it, great. If not, I’m not too concerned.”

Israel Backs Trump’s Assessment

A new report from Israel’s Atomic Energy Commission concluded that the joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes have “set back Iran’s ability to build nuclear weapons by many years.”

This comes as the U.N.’s atomic watchdog continues to raise red flags. Inspectors warn Iran is hiding parts of its nuclear program and stockpiling enriched uranium — pushing it dangerously close to weapons-grade levels.

Iran’s Defiance and Trump’s First-Term Legacy

Iran continues to claim its nuclear efforts are peaceful, but many in the international community, including President Trump, remain unconvinced.

During his first term, Trump withdrew the United States from Barack Obama’s controversial Iran nuclear deal, which he criticized as weak and dangerous. After returning to office, Trump offered Iran a 60-day window to strike a new deal. Tehran walked away after five unproductive rounds of talks.

A sixth round was abruptly canceled after Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iranian targets earlier this month.

Trump Holds the Line

Despite rising tensions in the Middle East, President Trump made it clear that the U.S. will not bow to Iran’s nuclear blackmail.

“Iran will not have nuclear weapons. Not on my watch,” he said.