# Trump rules out US use of nuclear weapons against Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/39305

- TASS, 2026-08-31 20:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2180101

> US President Donald Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran. Asked whether he excluded that option, Trump answered yes, saying there was no reason to do it and calling the question stupid.

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