Staff Reports
The clock is ticking on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and President Trump is making it clear that he is not about to let the mullahs get their hands on a nuke. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz recently shared that Trump is “deadly serious” about preventing Iran from going nuclear—because let’s face it, nobody wants those mad mullahs with a finger on the button.
During an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” Waltz responded to backroom whispers that Israel might make a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, specifically at Fordow and Natanz. A strike might happen as early as 2025, and it appears that the U.S. could step in to lend a hand—think aerial refueling and intelligence support. If only providing support for America’s allies was the biggest issue facing the country.
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US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz: “Iran will never have a nuclear weapon”
Waltz: “Shannon, I can speak to what the president has repeatedly stated: Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. That would not only be existential for Israel but also for the entire world,… pic.twitter.com/VUl7Vbo4Rx
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) February 17, 2025
Waltz emphasized that Iran possessing nuclear weapons wouldn’t just threaten Israel; it could destabilize the entire Middle East. It’s hard to argue with that logic. If Iran gets a nuclear arsenal, the region could turn into a game of nuclear hot potato, where everyone scrambles to keep up. The last thing anyone needs is a Middle Eastern arms race, especially when the region is already a tinderbox of conflict.
Trump’s commitment is clear, and he’s willing to pull out all the stops. Whether through military action or diplomatic talks—if the Iranians decide to stop the charade—the president is determined to ensure Iran never acquires the nuclear capability to launch a strike. Negotiations have been the name of the game before, but as history has shown, they often lead to nothing.
The bottom line is that this isn’t just rhetoric. President Trump is ready to act decisively because an Iran with nuclear weapons is a gamble no one wants to take. So, while some in the political sphere might still be stuck in the endless cycle of negotiations and appeasement, Trump remains steadfastly on the side of strength—because in international relations, showing weakness is about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.
