Trump warns Iran could use nuclear weapons against Israel and others

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2 May 2026 • 10:01 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump warns Iran could use nuclear weapons against Israel and others

  • President Donald Trump warned that Iran would quickly use a nuclear weapon against Israel, the Middle East, Europe, and potentially the U.S. during a rally in Florida.
  • He claimed no one wants to lead Iran and that the U.S. military eliminated multiple tiers of its leadership, making negotiations difficult.
  • Trump stated the U.S. could leave Iran but is staying to "do it totally right," implying a thorough resolution.
  • He asserted that the U.S. military destroyed 85 percent of Iran's missile manufacturing and most of its drone capacity.
  • Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the current deals with Iran and questioned whether making a deal was even beneficial.

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