President Donald Trump said Thursday in the Oval Office that Iran could not do anything regarding its nuclear program without U.S. approval. Asked about mediators’ nuclear proposals, Trump said Iran was “not doing anything without our approval.” He also said Iran could take 25 years to rebuild after the U.S.-Israeli war and that he might have to destroy the rest of the country.
WHO:
U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT:
Trump said Iran could not act on its nuclear program without U.S. approval. He said Iran could take 25 years to rebuild after the U.S.-Israeli war and that he might have to destroy the rest of the country.
WHEN:
Nov 5, 2026
WHERE:
USA
WHY:
Trump said Iran's actions on its nuclear program require U.S. approval. He did not state why he might have to destroy the rest of Iran.
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