President Trump comments on Iran nuclear sites on Truth Social

President Trump comments on Iran nuclear sites on Truth Social

In a series of recent posts on his Truth Social platform, U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his stance on the recent military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. On July 16, 2025, Trump described the attacks as "obliteration," emphasizing the success of the operation [2]. He has also expressed his intention to resume nuclear negotiations with Tehran and secure the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip [1].

The president's comments come amidst growing international efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza and revive diplomatic engagement with Iran. On the same day, Trump is set to meet with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to discuss these issues [1].

Trump's stance on the nuclear sites has been met with both support and criticism. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who welcomed Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz to the Pentagon, praised the attacks and criticized the media for not acknowledging their success [2]. However, subsequent assessments revealed mixed results, with some facilities being severely damaged while others were not as affected [3].

The president's comments also highlight the ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program, which have escalated in 2025. Israel considers the program an existential threat and has been conducting airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites since June 13 [3]. The U.S. has joined the campaign, with Trump describing the strikes as a "spectacular military success" [2].

In response to the ongoing conflict, the U.S. is considering additional strikes on two less-damaged Iranian nuclear facilities if Tehran refuses to resume negotiations on the nuclear deal [3]. This move underscores the complex and evolving nature of the situation, with both diplomatic and military strategies being employed.

References:
[1] https://caliber.az/en/post/trump-to-meet-qatari-pm-for-talks-on-gaza-ceasefire-iran-nuclear-deal
[2] https://kfoxtv.com/news/nation-world/hegseth-jokes-media-cant-wrap-their-heads-around-iran-nuclear-site-obliteration-israeli-defense-minister-israel-kat-operation-rising-lion-operation-midnight-hammer-attacks-bombings-missiles
[3] https://caliber.az/en/post/nbc-us-may-again-hit-iran-s-nuclear-sites-amid-stalled-talks