Trump: We monitor all Iranian nuclear sites with cameras and know who enters or exits them

US President Donald Trump said that the United States is monitoring Iran’s nuclear sites with cameras and can identify every person entering or leaving these facilities. In an interview with the British “GB News” network, Trump added that US surveillance covers the important “Mount Fasa” nuclear site, as well as three Iranian nuclear sites targeted by US strikes last year. He stated, “We have cameras monitoring all key areas at the first three sites, and we also have cameras at Mount Fasa. We know everyone who enters and leaves, and we can read their names.”

Trump reiterated his assertion that the three nuclear sites were “completely destroyed,” while noting the possibility that Tehran possesses another facility at Mount Fasa. The US president reaffirmed that Tehran was “two to four weeks away from acquiring a nuclear weapon” before the US strikes, adding that the targeted sites contained large quantities of nuclear material usable for weapons production, which are now buried under millions of tons of rock, making access extremely difficult. Trump emphasized that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons remains the primary objective of US military actions, and he considered his decision to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal signed by Tehran with world powers as having delayed Iran’s nuclear program.

On another note, US Vice President JD Vance said that Iranians are “losing their capabilities day by day,” affirming that the United States possesses many additional tools to pressure Tehran, including economic, military, diplomatic, and covert options. Vance clarified during a press conference at the White House that Washington struck Iran to prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to protect commercial shipping traffic to avoid a global energy crisis. He stressed that Washington does not target civilians in its combat operations and “never will.” Vance said the US is pressuring Iran to stop firing on commercial ships, acknowledging that Tehran will likely continue attempting such actions, and noted that US forces are currently protecting a large number of vessels.

The US vice president affirmed that Washington would not hold talks with Iran unless it stops firing on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and he stated that he did not consider it accurate to describe the current situation as a “war.” Vance indicated that President Trump would employ some additional available tools against Tehran.

Meanwhile, the Financial Times, citing informed sources, reported that the Trump administration has informed intermediaries that it will not return to the memorandum of understanding previously agreed with Iran, and is instead seeking a new and more comprehensive agreement. The newspaper added that Washington informed intermediaries of its desire to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, regardless of the outcome of any potential deal between Tehran and Muscat. The Financial Times quoted diplomatic sources as saying the Trump administration wants an agreement that covers both the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program, while informed sources indicated that Tehran has adjusted its position during negotiations with the Sultanate of Oman in an effort to assert control over the strait.

According to diplomats, there are no longer direct talks between Washington and Tehran, but intermediaries have kept back-channel communications open between the two sides and are working on preparing a framework for negotiations on a potential new agreement. The Financial Times quoted an informed diplomat as saying that the United States wishes to reach an agreement if Iran is willing, but it is “in no hurry,” emphasizing that any future agreement “must be new” because Washington wants to arrive at a different formula than the previous memorandum of understanding.