Trump credits Iran nuclear obliteration for unprecedented regional calm and new global coalition backing Israel.
U.S. President Donald Trump asserted Thursday that unprecedented stability has taken hold across the Middle East, directly crediting the region’s calm to the American-led destruction of Iran’s nuclear program—an operation he says reshaped the strategic landscape and enabled new levels of cooperation against Hamas and Hezbollah.
Asked about the appointment of a general to oversee stabilization forces in Gaza, Trump emphasized ongoing efforts but shifted quickly to the broader regional picture.
“We’re working very strongly on Gaza,” he said. “But the truth is, we actually have real peace in the Middle East right now. Fifty-nine countries are supporting the plan—never happened before. Nations are volunteering to take on Hamas, to take on Hezbollah, to help stabilize everything. It’s extraordinary.”
Trump said this coalition only emerged because Iran’s nuclear threat was eliminated, allowing countries long intimidated by Tehran to openly align with the U.S. and Israel.
“When we went in with those B-2s,” Trump continued, “we obliterated their nuclear capability. The Atomic Energy Commission confirmed it. Iran was two months away from massive nuclear weapons. Now that threat is gone. Everyone was afraid of Iran—now they’re not afraid anymore.”
He added bluntly: “No other country could have done that. The U.S. has the best weapons, the best military in the world. Taking out Iran’s nuclear program is what allowed for peace.”
Trump stressed that Iran’s strategic standing has collapsed:
“Iran used to be feared. Now it’s a downgraded nation. If they try to rebuild? We’ll obliterate that one too. We can knock out their missiles very quickly.”
He also highlighted U.S. involvement during Israel’s recent defense operations:
“We helped Israel a lot—shot down drones, supported them. Israel fought bravely. Everyone fought bravely.”
On the diplomatic front, Trump said Iran now desperately wants a deal with him—one he claims was nearly achieved before the bombing.
“They would love to make a deal with me,” he said. “Before the strike, they could have had a deal that saved lives, saved buildings, saved everything. Instead, their nuclear sites are gone, their infrastructure is severely damaged, and they suffered tremendous losses.”
Trump concluded that while Iran “missed its opportunity,” it is now eager to negotiate—because U.S. power has fundamentally changed the region’s balance.U.S. President Donald Trump asserted Thursday that unprecedented stability has taken hold across the Middle East, directly crediting the region’s calm to the American-led destruction of Iran’s nuclear program—an operation he says reshaped the strategic landscape and enabled new levels of cooperation against Hamas and Hezbollah.
Asked about the appointment of a general to oversee stabilization forces in Gaza, Trump emphasized ongoing efforts but shifted quickly to the broader regional picture.
“We’re working very strongly on Gaza,” he said. “But the truth is, we actually have real peace in the Middle East right now. Fifty-nine countries are supporting the plan—never happened before. Nations are volunteering to take on Hamas, to take on Hezbollah, to help stabilize everything. It’s extraordinary.”
Trump said this coalition only emerged because Iran’s nuclear threat was eliminated, allowing countries long intimidated by Tehran to openly align with the U.S. and Israel.
“When we went in with those B-2s,” Trump continued, “we obliterated their nuclear capability. The Atomic Energy Commission confirmed it. Iran was two months away from massive nuclear weapons. Now that threat is gone. Everyone was afraid of Iran—now they’re not afraid anymore.”
He added bluntly: “No other country could have done that. The U.S. has the best weapons, the best military in the world. Taking out Iran’s nuclear program is what allowed for peace.”
Trump stressed that Iran’s strategic standing has collapsed:
“Iran used to be feared. Now it’s a downgraded nation. If they try to rebuild? We’ll obliterate that one too. We can knock out their missiles very quickly.”
He also highlighted U.S. involvement during Israel’s recent defense operations:
“We helped Israel a lot—shot down drones, supported them. Israel fought bravely. Everyone fought bravely.”
On the diplomatic front, Trump said Iran now desperately wants a deal with him—one he claims was nearly achieved before the bombing.
“They would love to make a deal with me,” he said. “Before the strike, they could have had a deal that saved lives, saved buildings, saved everything. Instead, their nuclear sites are gone, their infrastructure is severely damaged, and they suffered tremendous losses.”
Trump concluded that while Iran “missed its opportunity,” it is now eager to negotiate—because U.S. power has fundamentally changed the region’s balance.
