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9 Oct 2026, 17:21

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said that if the Iranian government were to acquire nuclear weapons, it could potentially target European countries and cities like Los Angeles and San Diego in the U.S. after attacking Israel and other parts of the Middle East.

On Friday, October 8, during Columbus Day celebrations at the White House, Trump stated that the Islamic Republic was only two to three weeks away from obtaining nuclear weapons before the U.S. B-2 bombers attacked. He mentioned that if the Islamic Republic achieved this weapon, the Iranian government would quickly use it, initially targeting Israel and then other parts of the Middle East.

The U.S. President added that European countries would likely be at risk of such an attack before the U.S., and cities like Los Angeles and San Diego could also be potential targets. Trump said, "We no longer need to worry about this. They will not obtain nuclear weapons."

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Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on Friday, October 8, during the Columbus Day event at the White House, referred to military conflicts with the Islamic Republic, stating that this situation would soon come to an end and fuel prices would significantly decrease.

In his remarks, Trump referred to U.S. military operations against Iran, saying, "We prevented Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons." He added that the end of the conflicts is possible through various means and emphasized, "In any case, this situation will end very soon."

The U.S. President also commented on the military capabilities of the Islamic Republic, saying, "They have no military force, no navy, no air force, and no air defense equipment." He further indicated that the U.S. has blocked shipping routes due to a naval blockade.

These statements come as Washington continues to impose economic pressures on the Islamic Republic, pursuing maritime restrictions and sanctions related to Iran's oil exports. The Strait of Hormuz has also become one of the main focal points of military and economic tensions between the two countries.

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