Mon Dec 29 18:48:19 UTC 2025: News Article:
Trump Threatens Further Military Action Against Iran Over Nuclear Program
Palm Beach, Florida – U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran on Monday, suggesting potential military action if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear program or expand its missile capabilities. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump stated the U.S. would “knock them down” should Iran resume nuclear activities.
“Now I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,” Trump told reporters. “We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them. But hopefully that’s not happening.”
These remarks follow U.S. airstrikes in June that damaged three Iranian nuclear facilities. Trump has claimed those strikes “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program, despite Iran’s denial of nuclear weapons ambitions, stating the program is solely for energy production.
When pressed on whether the U.S. would support an Israeli attack on Iran’s missile program, Trump responded affirmatively, stating, “If they will continue with the missiles, yes. The nuclear? Fast. OK? One will be: Yes, absolutely. The other is: We’ll do it immediately.”
The escalating rhetoric comes amid concerns from Israeli officials and U.S. allies regarding Iran’s missile capabilities, particularly the potential to overwhelm Israel’s Iron Dome defense system. Senator Lindsey Graham, a vocal critic of Iran, recently echoed Netanyahu’s concerns after visiting Israel.
Iran has consistently refused to negotiate its missile program, considering it a vital component of its defense strategy. In June, Iran fired hundreds of missiles as retaliation to an Israeli attack that killed top generals and nuclear scientists.
Trump urged Iran to “make a deal” with the U.S., stating they missed an opportunity to do so before the previous attack.
Analysts warn that further military action could escalate into a broader conflict, especially given Iran’s response to the June strikes, which included a missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar. Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute suggests Iran’s response to future attacks would be “much harsher” to deter further aggression.
The remarks come shortly after the Trump administration announced a national security strategy that calls for the US to shift its foreign policy resources away from the Middle East and instead focus on the Western Hemisphere.
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