US President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, saying Washington does not need them to achieve its military objectives.
Speaking in an interview with Newsmax on Thursday, Trump also clarified that the “Mother of All Bombs” under consideration for possible strikes is a conventional weapon, not a nuclear bomb.
His remarks came after reports that the US military was examining additional strike options against Iranian targets.
Trump Clarifies Position on Massive Conventional Bomb
Trump described the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, commonly known as the “Mother of All Bombs,” as an extremely powerful conventional weapon.
“The mother of all bombs is not nuclear,” Trump said. He added that the weapon was simply a very large bomb.
When asked directly whether he would use nuclear weapons against Iran, he replied, “No, I wouldn’t use nuclear. We don’t have to.”
The GBU-43/B is among the largest non-nuclear weapons in the US arsenal. Despite its destructive power, it does not produce a nuclear explosion.
Possible Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Trump also raised the possibility of another operation against Iran’s suspected underground nuclear infrastructure.
He specifically mentioned Pickaxe Mountain, a site believed to be associated with Iran’s nuclear programme.
“Now, we’re looking at Pickaxe Mountain. We may have to go there,” Trump said.
He suggested that further military action could become necessary if Washington believed Iran might still develop nuclear weapons. However, he did not provide a detailed timeline or confirm a final decision on any new strike.
Trump Sees No Need for Ground Troops
The US president also expressed little interest in deploying American ground forces inside Iran.
Asked whether such an operation was being considered, Trump replied that he did not foresee it.
His comments indicate a preference for potential air strikes over a ground deployment, although the administration has not ruled out every possible military option.
Iran War and Negotiations Continue
Trump said the conflict could end soon and claimed that Washington and Tehran were negotiating. He also predicted that oil and fuel prices would fall once the war ended.
However, the broader situation remains uncertain, with military planning and diplomatic contacts continuing alongside regional tensions.
Trump’s rejection of nuclear weapons distinguishes his stated position from discussions about powerful conventional bombs. Any further military action would still carry significant regional and international consequences.
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