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Event Overview
The threat highlights the use of military force as a deterrence strategy against nuclear development, undermining diplomatic efforts. It reflects tensions between coercive measures and multilateral negotiations, raising risks of regional instability and cyclical escalation. The statement emphasizes preemptive action over containment, signaling a shift toward more aggressive postures in non-proliferation conflicts.
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Trump again threatens Iran over nuclear enrichment
United States President Donald Trump issued new threats against Iran regarding its nuclear enrichment activities. At a news conference in Scotland with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump stated, "We wiped out their nuclear possibilities. They can start again. If they do, we’ll wipe it out faster than you can wave your finger at it. We will do that gladly, openly and gladly." This statement follows US military strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities and recent diplomatic talks between Iran and the UK, France, and Germany. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded by reaffirming Iran's right to enrich uranium for medical and civilian purposes and stated that Iran will not respond to threats or intimidation. No diplomatic breakthroughs were reported following these recent discussions. Specific dates for the news conference and the attacks were not provided in the text, but a ceasefire had ended a 12-day war involving Iran prior to these statements. Trump also previously withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and the article notes that Iran began enriching uranium beyond JCPOA limits after the US withdrawal.