Trump Reaffirms Iran Nuclear Promise Despite Fallout from Airstrikes
“Trump’s renewed nuclear promise is once again making global headlines.”
June 30, 2025 – Washington D.C.
U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled down on his promise to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, despite mounting questions over the effectiveness of recent airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, Trump reiterated that the United States had dealt a major blow to Iran’s nuclear program, even as intelligence agencies and the IAEA offered conflicting assessments.
🇺🇸 Trump Holds Firm on Narrative
President Trump claimed that Iran was “just weeks away” from developing a nuclear weapon before Israel launched a military operation on June 13, followed by U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan sites. Despite his assertion that these facilities were “wiped out,” satellite imagery and intelligence leaks suggest otherwise.
Several media outlets and defense experts have reported that the damage caused by the strikes may not have been as decisive as Trump claimed. Iran’s ability to enrich uranium — particularly at Fordow — remains a concern for the international community.”Despite criticism, the U.S. claims its strikes reinforced its nuclear promise to allies.”
While some intelligence assessments suggest Iran’s nuclear capabilities may still be intact, Trump dismissed these reports as “fake news” and insisted that the nuclear promise remains unbroken. He claimed the strikes delivered a significant blow to Iran’s infrastructure, delaying their nuclear ambitions by decades. Critics argue that diplomatic routes were sidelined, but Trump maintains that strong action was the only way to honor America’s nuclear promise and protect regional stability. This bold claim has reignited debate around how global powers handle nuclear proliferation threats.
☢️ IAEA Voices Concern
“Even the IAEA’s report did not entirely contradict Trump’s nuclear promise stance.”
Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), expressed doubt over the complete destruction of Iran’s nuclear capabilities. In a weekend interview, he stated that Iran could restart uranium enrichment “within months,” citing the regime’s remaining infrastructure and technical expertise.
Grossi also noted that Iran continues to possess more than 400 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium — dangerously close to the 90% required for weapons-grade material. According to the IAEA, this quantity could potentially be used to develop up to nine nuclear bombs if further enriched.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stood firmly by his nuclear promise, assuring Americans and the world that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons under any circumstances. In the wake of recent U.S.-led airstrikes on Iran’s top enrichment sites, Trump stated that his administration’s aggressive actions were necessary to uphold this commitment. He emphasized that the military response was not just a warning, but a direct move to reinforce the nuclear promise he made during his presidency — a promise to prevent the rise of new nuclear threats in the Middle East.
“Trump vows to keep his nuclear promise to stop Iran’s nuclear progress after 3 major airstrikes.”
Trump Attacks “Fake News”
Trump, however, dismissed the conflicting reports as “fake news,” accusing the media of downplaying what he described as one of the most successful military operations in history. “They tried to spin it, but the truth is we’ve set them back decades,” he told Fox News. “The bombs went through like butter.”
When asked whether Iran would resume its nuclear program post-conflict, Trump responded, “The last thing they want to do right now is even think about nuclear weapons.”
Dispute Over Uranium Movement
In response to unverified reports that Iran had moved enriched uranium out of the Fordow facility before the attack, Trump insisted that such claims were false. “They didn’t have time. We gave them no notice,” he said. “Nobody expected us to go after that site.”
Trump emphasized that the facility — located under a mountain of granite — was once thought to be impenetrable. “But our bombs made it through. Like butter,” he repeated.
Trade Talks and TikTok
On a separate note, President Trump addressed ongoing trade negotiations with Canada, warning that talks would be paused unless Ottawa reversed its new digital services tax. He also commented on TikTok, claiming that “a group of very wealthy individuals” are interested in acquiring the platform. He promised to disclose more details within two weeks, following a third 90-day extension on the potential U.S. ban.
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Did the U.S. airstrikes completely destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities?
While President Trump claimed the strikes “wiped out” the sites, intelligence and IAEA reports suggest that Iran retains the capability to resume uranium enrichment within months. The actual level of damage remains unclear.
Is Iran still capable of making a nuclear weapon after the airstrikes?
According to the IAEA, Iran still possesses over 400kg of highly enriched uranium. If further enriched, it could be enough to build up to nine nuclear warheads — indicating that the program may have only been delayed, not dismantled.
What is Trump’s position on Iran’s nuclear ambitions now?
President Trump has reaffirmed that he will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. He maintains that the recent military actions were effective in setting Iran’s program back “by decades.”
