At the NATO summit in The Hague, President Trump made a stark declaration: if Iran attempts to revive its nuclear facilities, the U.S. would not hesitate to strike again. He emphasized that recent precision bombing—carried out in coordination with Israeli efforts on key sites like Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—has already set Iran’s nuclear program back significantly.
Trump defended the effectiveness of the coordinated strikes, citing assessments from U.S., Israeli, and Iranian officials that the facilities suffered severe damage. He dismissed more cautious intelligence estimates suggesting the setback may be measured in months, maintaining that Iran is now “a very long time” away from rebuilding a bomb.
He reiterated that the U.S. would respond decisively if Iran resumed enrichment efforts. When asked whether a repeat strike was on the table, Trump replied simply, “Sure.” Biden administration sources, including CIA Director John Ratcliffe, have also noted the setbacks could stretch for years—though some intelligence officials urge caution, warning the disruption may be shorter-lived.
Trump framed the military action as a demonstration of U.S. deterrence and resolve, saying it bolstered America’s credibility and sent a clear warning: Iran must not rebuild—or face the consequences.