On May 4, 2025, President Donald Trump called for the total dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear weapons program while allowing civilian nuclear energy. This demand comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts and the breakdown of the nuclear agreement reached in 2015, driven by concerns that Iran could pursue nuclear weapons development.
Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized preventing Iran from having a nuclear bomb while signaling openness to peaceful nuclear programs. Trump insisted that only the complete elimination of Iran’s nuclear program is acceptable and cautioned that even peaceful nuclear activities carry the risk of escalating into armed conflict.
The administration’s stance indicates that while it may permit Iran to maintain a peaceful nuclear program with rigorous safeguards, it remains firmly opposed to any development of nuclear weapons.
