Trump Says Israel Would Never Use Nuclear Weapon Against Iran

Washington DC, March 17, 2026: US President Donald Trump said he does not believe Israel would use nuclear weapons in its ongoing conflict with Iran. He made the statement while speaking to reporters at the White House.

Trump Dismisses Nuclear Escalation Fears

Trump rejected concerns about nuclear escalation in the Middle East. He said Israel would not take such a step.

“Israel wouldn’t do that. Israel would never do that,” Trump stated.

His remarks came after concerns raised by White House AI and crypto advisor David Sacks. Sacks warned about the possibility of Israel escalating the war.

Strong US-Israel Military Coordination

Trump also highlighted strong coordination between US and Israeli forces. He spoke about the relationship during a recent interaction aboard Air Force One.

“The relationship has been very good. The militaries are very well coordinated,” he said.

However, he noted that both countries may not always share identical goals in the conflict.

Trump Mentions Former US President’s Regret

Trump revealed that a former US president told him he regretted not taking action against Iran while in office. He did not disclose the name.

“He said, ‘I wish I did it.’ But they didn’t do it. I’m doing it,” Trump said.

Reports indicate that four former US presidents are currently alive:

Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Joe Biden

Trump refused to identify the individual, saying he did not want to embarrass him.

US Justifies Military Action Against Iran

Trump defended recent US military actions targeting Iran. He said Iran has created challenges for the United States for decades.

The actions have sparked debate within the Republican Party. Some members of the “America First” group have raised concerns. Rising fuel prices have also added pressure.