Power Shift

Trump Rules Out Nuclear Weapons Against Iran, Says Attacks Already Decimated Country

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  • Trump declared he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran and said nobody should be allowed to use them, per PBS NewsHour.
  • Trump claimed U.S. attacks had already 'decimated' Iran, according to NDTV Profit, indicating conventional military operations were ongoing.
  • He rejected a quick deal in favor of an 'everlasting' agreement, saying he could make a deal immediately but chose not to.
  • The statement walked back earlier rhetoric that Malay Mail described as threats to 'destroy civilisation.'

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