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Trump Says US Will Not Use Nuclear Weapon in Iran War
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 23, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 23, 2026
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President Trump unequivocally stated on April 23, 2026, that the U.S. will not use nuclear weapons in the conflict with Iran, asserting conventional forces have “decimated” Iran. He emphasized disdain for nuclear arms and reaffirmed U.S. capacity to neutralize Iran’s military swiftly.
Trump: US Will Not Use Nuclear Weapon in Iran War, Pursues Lasting Deal
Trump’s Stance on Nuclear Weapons and Peace Negotiations with Iran
Refusal to Use Nuclear Weapons
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran.
Trump’s Statement on Nuclear Arms
"Why would I use a nuclear weapon? We've totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he would use such a weapon.
"No, I wouldn't use it. A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody," he added.
Approach to Peace Deal with Iran
Patience in Negotiations
Asked how long he was willing to wait for a long-term peace deal with Iran, Trump said, "Don't rush me."
Military Assessment During Ceasefire
Iran’s Military Capabilities
He said Iran might have loaded up their weaponry "a little bit" during the two-week ceasefire, but added that the U.S. military could knock that out in about one day.
"Their navy is gone. Their air force is gone, their anti-aircraft is gone ...maybe they loaded up a little bit during the two-week hiatus, but we'll knock that out about one day, if they did," Trump added.
Desire for a Lasting Deal
"I want to make the best deal. I could make a deal right now ... but I don't want to do that. I want to have it everlasting," Trump said.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; writing by Ismail Shakil; editing by Michelle Nichols and David Ljunggren)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump ruled out nuclear weapon use, calling it unacceptable under any circumstances.
- •He claimed U.S. conventional forces have already devastated Iran’s navy, air force and air defenses, and could eliminate any renewed buildup within a day.
- •Trump stressed patience for a “lasting” peace deal, stating he could make a deal now but prefers a durable, “everlasting” agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war
1Did President Trump say he would use nuclear weapons against Iran?
No, President Trump stated he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran.
2What reasons did Trump give for not using nuclear weapons in Iran?
Trump said the US had decimated Iran's forces conventionally and that nuclear weapons should never be used by anyone.
3How long is Trump willing to wait for a peace deal with Iran?
Trump said, 'Don't rush me,' indicating he is willing to wait for the best, most lasting deal.
4What did Trump say about Iran's military capabilities?
Trump stated that Iran's navy, air force, and anti-aircraft are gone and any new weaponry could be quickly eliminated.
5Is Trump ready to make a peace deal with Iran now?
Trump said he could make a deal immediately but wants to ensure the agreement is everlasting.
