US President Confirms Possibility of Resuming Military Operations Against Iran

Washington, Oct 16 (KUNA) -- U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of resuming military operations against Iran and expanding targets to include its nuclear facilities, while simultaneously ruling out the deployment of U.S. ground troops. In an interview with the U.S. Newsmax network on Thursday evening, Trump said the United States could launch another strike against Iranian nuclear sites, including the heavily fortified Fordow facility, amid reports that the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) is considering using the so-called “Mother of All Bombs” in potential strikes. He added, “We are now assessing the situation at Fordow. We may have to go there and destroy it as quickly as required,” emphasizing that the United States would not use nuclear weapons against Iran and “has no need to do so.” When asked about reports suggesting he was considering the use of the “Mother of All Bombs,” Trump said, “Well, that weapon is not nuclear. It is a very large bomb, but it is not nuclear,” declining to disclose whether he had authorized its use against Iran. The U.S. president expressed confidence that the conflict would end soon, “whether through negotiations or other means,” and that oil and fuel prices would drop sharply. He said in this regard, “In one way or another, this war will end. As you know, they are negotiating with us now.” When asked whether potential U.S. military operations would involve U.S. ground forces on the ground, Trump replied, “No. I don’t see that.” (End) A.M.M. / M.A.H.A.