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DiarioBitcoinThe President of the United States, Donald Trump, ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran and said he does not foresee sending ground troops to the country. His statements, made in an interview with Newsmax broadcast Thursday night, come as U.S. media report on new attack options and the security of maritime transport through the Strait of Hormuz remains under pressure.
Trump also did not confirm whether Washington would consider using the conventional GBU-43/B MOAB, known as the “Mother of All Bombs.” The possibility appears amid reports about military plans that would contemplate Iranian energy and nuclear targets if the president ordered resumption of combat operations.
Trump rules out nuclear weapons and troops in Iran
During the interview, Trump said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran and maintained that the United States does not need to do so. He also referred to U.S. nuclear prowess, but did not detail what military alternatives he might consider or under what conditions his stance could change. It was a statement about his intentions, not an announcement that Washington has abandoned any option of conventional attack.
The interviewer asked him about reports on the possible use of the GBU-43/B MOAB. Trump stressed that the weapon is not nuclear and described it as a large conventional bomb, comparing it to a small nuclear bomb in its magnitude. That comparison does not change its nature. Trump did not confirm that the administration had approved its use against Iranian targets.
The MOAB is the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal, according to the CNBC report. The United States has already used it in combat in 2017 against ISIS militants in Afghanistan. That precedent shows the weapon has been employed, but does not allow concluding that there is an ongoing decision to use it in Iran.
When asked about the possibility of deploying “troops on the ground,” Trump replied that he did not see it. The phrase indicates that, in that interview, he did not anticipate U.S. ground intervention, but it does not constitute a guarantee about all future decisions or resolve what air actions might be authorized.
The military options and the political calendar
CNN reported that the U.S. military developed new attack plans aimed at Iran’s energy infrastructure and nuclear sites. According to that report, the options could be considered if Trump orders a resumption of combat operations. The information describes plans prepared by military commands, not a presidential order or attacks already carried out.
The report indicated that a final decision could occur before or after the midterm elections, scheduled for November 3. The date matters because Trump had said on October 8 that he would not order a resumption of military attacks before those elections. Both statements should be read precisely: one reflects the stance he expressed then, and the other refers to options that, according to CNN, the military had prepared.
The White House did not respond immediately to CNBC’s request for comment about the reports of the military plans. Therefore, the report does not include an official confirmation that Trump has authorized a new operation, nor additional details about objectives, scope, or timing of any potential action.
The distinction between a military option and a decision executed is central to understanding the scope of the statements. Trump spoke of not using nuclear weapons and not expecting ground troops, while the report on attacks against energy and nuclear facilities refers to scenarios that would require a order to resume combat operations.
Hormuz, a hotspot for navigation
The tension is also reflected in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for merchant transport. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Organization, known as UKMTO, warned that the threat in the area remained “severe” after a series of incidents. The cited reports do not attribute these episodes to a specific actor.
One of the incidents affected the GFS Pride, a Singapore-registered container ship. According to the cited report, the vessel was struck by a projectile of unknown origin, caught fire, and subsequently sank. UKMTO deemed it highly likely that it was deliberate hostile action; that assessment does not identify who would have carried out the attack.
UKMTO said it had recorded eight attacks in the Strait since October 11. The figure and the warning about the gravity of the risk describe a deteriorated maritime environment, although the reports cited do not detail damages to other ships, concrete disruptions to traffic, or consequences for energy prices.
The incidents in Hormuz and the uncertainty about military options coincide, but they are separate facts: the cited reports do not claim that maritime attacks have driven U.S. military plans. For now, Trump has said that he does not contemplate the use of nuclear weapons or the deployment of ground troops, while authorization to use the MOAB or orders to resume attacks remains unconfirmed.
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