U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to forgo nuclear weapons, stating that the conflict in Iran has effectively been resolved. He made these comments during a press briefing at the White House, which were later shared by the U.S. State Department on social media.
“There will be no nuclear weapons. Iran has agreed to this,” Trump stated.
According to Trump, Iran has lost significant military capabilities, including its navy, air force, anti-aircraft weapons, radars, and missile defense systems. He claimed that most Iranian missile launches have been intercepted.
“You cannot imagine how much they want to make a deal — and we will see what happens,” he added.
The President asserted that the U.S. is in a favorable position for negotiations and is ahead of schedule. He remarked that American military forces have the freedom to operate over Tehran and can act as they see fit.
Trump also mentioned that the U.S. had the capability to destroy a major power plant but refrained from doing so in light of ongoing negotiations.
He described the current Iranian leadership as markedly different from its predecessors, which he blamed for past issues. According to Trump, the new Iranian leaders have provided him with a “significant gift,” indicating that the U.S. is engaging with the right individuals.
“The war in Iran is won. The only ones who want to continue it are the fake news,” Trump declared.
In contrast, Iran’s Foreign Ministry previously denied any ongoing negotiations with Washington.
Military Operations by Israel and the U.S. Against Iran
On February 28, Israel conducted an attack on Tehran. Following this, Trump announced that U.S. military forces had initiated a “major combat operation” against Iran to eliminate perceived threats from the Iranian regime. He accused Iranian authorities of funding and training militants in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and with Hamas in Palestine. The operation aims to dismantle Iran’s missile industry and navy, as well as prevent global destabilization.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have launched missiles and drones toward Israel and attacked American military bases in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
In response to the military actions, French President Emmanuel Macron called for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council.
The European Union reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring regional security and stability in the Middle East.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that it is just to give Iranians a chance to rid themselves of a “terrorist regime” and ensure safety for all nations affected by attacks from Iran.
On February 28, Trump claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was dead, a statement later confirmed by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
On March 1, the IRGC announced the commencement of “the most destructive offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic” against Israel and “American terrorist bases.” Trump urged the Iranian regime to abandon these plans and threatened a “very strong response.”
On March 2, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the next phase of military operations against Iran would be even more devastating.
On March 6, Trump emphasized the need for a complete change in Iran’s leadership, mentioning that he already has several candidates for a “good leader.”
On March 8, Iran’s Assembly of Experts elected the son of the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.
Trump declined to comment on Mojtaba Khamenei’s election, stating only, “We will see what happens.” Previously, he had remarked that the new Iranian leader would not last long without approval from the White House.
President Trump claims Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear ambitions while the U.S. and Israel escalate military operations against Iranian targets. The situation remains complex, with contrasting statements from both U.S. and Iranian officials regarding negotiations and military actions.