Trump reveals Iran nuclear concession, warns US will use military force if talks collapse

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump said Iran has accepted a tougher nuclear restriction than previously discussed during ongoing negotiations with Washington, while simultaneously warning that the United States is prepared to return to military action if diplomacy falls apart.

Speaking during an interview on 'My View' with Lara Trump on Saturday, May 30, Trump claimed Tehran has now agreed not only to avoid developing a nuclear weapon but also not to obtain one through any outside source.

Trump claims Iran accepted nuclear limits

Discussing the negotiations, Trump said earlier proposals focused only on Iran pledging not to build a nuclear weapon. 

According to him, American negotiators pushed for stronger language that would also prevent Tehran from acquiring one elsewhere.

"They originally said, 'We will not develop a nuclear weapon,'" Trump said. "I said, well, what happens if you buy a nuclear weapon?"

He then revealed what he described as the revised understanding between both sides.

"So now it says, 'We will not develop or in any way purchase a military weapon.' That's a big difference," Trump said. "So we're getting what we want slowly."

The president characterized Iranian negotiators as tough but suggested Washington continues to hold the upper hand. He also stressed that he is not rushing toward a final agreement.

"It takes a long time. I'm in no hurry," Trump said. "If you're going to be in a hurry, you're not going to make a good deal."

Trump argued that a diplomatic resolution would immediately help stabilize the region by reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing pressure on global energy markets and reducing the risk of further casualties.

Trump asserts military option still open

Even while highlighting progress, Trump repeatedly signaled that military force remains an option if negotiations break down.

"I would rather get a deal," he said, before adding a warning directed at Tehran. "If we don't get what we want, we're going to end it a different way."

The president also defended recent US military operations against Iran, claiming American forces had already inflicted devastating damage on the country's military infrastructure.

"We've destroyed their navy. We've destroyed their air force," Trump said, while accusing sections of the media of downplaying the scale of US successes.

At one point, Trump suggested the United States could have gone even further militarily but chose not to eliminate what remains of Iran's capabilities because rebuilding the country afterward could take decades.