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Trump Claims US Has Neutralised Iran's Nuclear Capabilities
US President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States has dismantled Iran's nuclear power, while predicting a swift end to hostilities and a sharp decline in global oil prices. The statements come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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President Trump declared on Tuesday that the United States has successfully "taken away" Iran's nuclear power, projecting confidence in the administration's approach to the Islamic Republic. The assertion underscores the Trump administration's hardline stance on Iran's nuclear programme, which has been a contentious issue in US foreign policy for years.
According to Trump, the ongoing conflict with Iran will be resolved "very quickly," though he provided no specific timeline or details regarding negotiations or military operations. The president also predicted that international oil prices would experience a significant downturn, suggesting that resolution of the Iran situation could ease global energy market tensions.
These comments reflect the administration's broader strategy of maximising economic and strategic pressure on Tehran. However, experts have previously cautioned that Iran's nuclear infrastructure remains operational, and any substantive changes to the country's nuclear status would typically require international verification through agencies such as the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The statements are likely to intensify scrutiny on US-Iran relations, particularly among regional nations including India, which maintains significant energy ties with Iran and seeks stability in the Middle East. The outcome of this geopolitical confrontation could have implications for oil markets and regional security across South and Southeast Asia.