By Staff, Agencies

US President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with remarks suggesting he favors a diplomatic deal with Iran—but one that would give Washington the green light to bomb Tehran’s nuclear facilities if necessary.

Speaking to conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Wednesday, Trump said, “I would much prefer a strong, verified deal where we actually blow them up.” He went on to describe two options: “blowing them up nicely or blowing them up viciously,” referring to Iran’s nuclear energy infrastructure.

These statements echo earlier US demands for the “total dismantlement” of Iran’s peaceful nuclear program. Trump had previously expressed similar views on NBC's "Meet the Press." His recent comments once again highlight the aggressive stance maintained by the US administration toward Iran.

This comes despite ongoing indirect talks between Tehran and Washington since March, aimed at reviving diplomacy after the US unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018. That agreement had imposed strict limits and verification on Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.

In contrast to Trump’s remarks, his regional envoy Steve Witkoff recently stated that the administration is pursuing diplomacy, saying, “The president wants to see this solved diplomatically if possible.”

However, Trump’s belligerent rhetoric appears to contradict those claims. He insisted that any US military action must lead to “de-nuking them.”

Washington and its allies have long accused Iran of seeking nuclear weapons—despite repeated denials by Tehran, which maintains that its nuclear activities are entirely peaceful and grounded in both religious and moral commitments against such arms.

The International Atomic Energy Agency [IAEA] has consistently verified Iran’s compliance, confirming that no evidence has ever been found to suggest Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons. In fact, Iran’s nuclear program remains one of the most closely monitored in the world under IAEA oversight.

Despite this, Western powers—particularly the US and “Israel”—have used the nuclear accusation narrative to justify increasing sanctions, covert sabotage, and military threats against Iran.

Nonetheless, the Islamic Republic has repeatedly affirmed its readiness to defend its sovereignty. Just this week, Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani reiterated that Tehran will decisively confront any threat or use of force by the US, its allies, or proxies.