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Trump wanted to go nuclear, stopped as Joint Chiefs Chairman said no: Ex CIA Analyst

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson revealed President Donald Trump inquired about using nuclear weapons. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine reportedly denied the request. Johnson stated Caine's firm refusal prevented nuclear action. Trump later publicly affirmed no nuclear weapons would be used. This discussion occurred amidst discussions…

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Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons

Trump and Xi Jinping also discussed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping. Tensions remain high as the conflict continues. Recent incidents involve a sunk cargo vessel and a ship boarded by unauthorised personnel. Diplomacy is currently stalled.

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Trump news at a glance: president says not letting Iran have nuclear weapon ‘only thing that matters’

President’s remarks come as midterm elections looks to be defined by economic concerns sparked by the conflict. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 13 May at a glance

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'I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation': Trump says only thing that matters is deal with Iran

President Trump stated that American financial struggles will not influence his Iran negotiations, emphasizing that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is his sole priority. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung affirmed that Trump's ultimate responsibility is American safety and security, as Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon would threaten…

The Times of India

Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain

President Trump stated that Americans' financial struggles are not a factor in his decision-making regarding Iran, emphasizing that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his sole priority. This stance comes as rising energy costs linked to the conflict contribute to inflation and voter concerns ahead of the midterm…

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Iran threatens to accelerate nuclear weapon program as cost of war rises to $29 billion

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‘How good a president is Trump?’ Commander-in-Chief polls workers in site visit to Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool rehab

Trump asked the workers on site if they think Iran should have a nuclear weapon

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US-EU 'united' on Iran not possessing nukes

US-Iran war news: US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a call. They agreed Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon. The leaders also discussed trade relations. Both sides are committed to implementing the EU-US trade deal. Progress is being made towards tariff reduction.

The Economic Times

Iran Two Weeks Away': Trump Sparks Outrage By Discussing War Threats In Front Of Kids

President Trump sparked controversy by discussing Iran's nuclear threat with schoolchildren, claiming Iran was close to developing a nuclear weapon. The remarks drew criticism for being inappropriate

International Business Times UK

'Tell The Truth!': Pope Leo XIV Rejects Donald Trump's Claim He Supports Nuclear Iran

Pope Leo XIV has rejected Donald Trump's claim that he is 'endangering Catholics' by backing a nuclear‑armed Iran, insisting the Church has always opposed nuclear weapons, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Rome for tense Vatican talks on Iran and US policy.

International Business Times UK

Trump Warns $200–$250 Oil Prices Are 'Worth It' If It Means Halting Iran Nuclear Threat

President Trump is willing to accept economic disruptions, including high oil prices and stock market declines, to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, emphasizing security over financial stability.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo rejects claim he supports nuclear weapons after Trump tirade

Pontiff responds after US president accuses him of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with stance on Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump informs bored schoolkids they’d all be dead right now if he hadn’t attacked Iran

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VIDEO: Trump Tells Children U.S. 'Wouldn't Be Around' If Iran Had a Nuclear Weapon

Although the meeting was initially planned to approve the revival of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, things took a wild turn when Trump began talking about the ongoing military conflict with Iran.

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Democrats urge Rubio to acknowledge Israel possesses nuclear weapons amid Iran war

Letter from House Democrats to secretary of state calls for end to ambiguity over Israel’s nuclear weapons programs

Evening Standard

Trump reignites war of words with Pope as Rubio bids to repair relations

The US president accused the pontiff of ‘endangering’ Catholics in renewed criticism over the Iran war.

The Independent UK

US intelligence memo says Trump’s extended Iran war has done little to slow the nuclear capabilities in the country

Ensuring that Iran cannot build a nuclear weapon was one of the key objectives laid out by Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the beginning of the war

The Independent UK

Trump reignites Pope feud accusing pontiff of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’

President Trump claimed that the Pope thinks ‘it’s just fine for Iran to have a nuclear weapon’

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The Independent UK

Trump warns Iran could use nuclear weapons against Israel and others

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International Business Times UK

$4 Gas Question Sparks Tense Exchange As Trump Cuts Off Reporter With Iran Nuclear Warning

President Trump redirected a question on rising petrol prices to emphasize the threat of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, linking economic concerns to foreign policy priorities.

The Guardian - US

‘A day of loss for our democracy’: civil rights groups slam supreme court ruling that weakens key part of Voting Rights Act – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Trump in tough spot as he tries to avoid deal that highlights US failures in Iran

Washington facing long economic war or risky military action to reopen strait of Hormuz – which may now be more valuable to Iran than a nuclear weapon

The Guardian - US

King Charles agrees with me on Iran nuclear weapon ban, claims Trump

Remarks by US president likely to cause embarrassment for aides of UK monarch, who usually remains neutral

The Independent UK

Iran war briefing: Trump ‘orders extended blockade’ in attempt to hurt Tehran’s finances

Donald Trump has directed his team to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, with talks to end the war held at an impasse in an attempt to hurt the country’s finances, according to a report. Trump has also told White House aides that Iran’s latest peace proposal shows that…

The Independent UK

Trump drags King Charles into Iran conflict with nuclear weapons claim

Trump made the claim at a black-tie event on Tuesday evening as King Charles and Queen Camilla continued their US visit

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