Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States eliminated the military manufacturing capabilities of Iran and removed Iranian leaders [1, 2].
These assertions highlight a strategy of maximum pressure designed to curb the regional influence of Tehran and prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons in the Middle East.
Trump said he focused on disarmament during his visits to China and continues to discuss these files with Moscow and Beijing [1]. According to Trump, the Chinese president supports the goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and wants the Strait of Hormuz to remain open [1].
Regarding the timeline for disarmament, Trump said there is no objection to Iran suspending its nuclear program for 20 years [2]. This long-term freeze would aim to ensure that the country cannot restart its efforts to build a warhead after a short-term agreement ends.
Trump also addressed intelligence matters, referencing both Chinese and American espionage activities [1, 2]. He framed these efforts as part of a broader geopolitical struggle to maintain stability and security in the region.
"We eliminated the military manufacturing capabilities of Iran and got rid of the Iranian leaders," Trump said [1].
He further noted that his diplomatic engagements with global powers were intended to isolate the Iranian regime's military ambitions. Trump said he consistently pursued these goals to ensure that the critical shipping lanes of the Strait of Hormuz remained accessible to international trade [1].
“"We eliminated the military manufacturing capabilities of Iran and got rid of the Iranian leaders,"”
The focus on a 20-year suspension of nuclear activity suggests a preference for long-term strategic containment over short-term diplomatic concessions. By linking Iranian disarmament to the interests of China and Russia, the former president emphasizes a multilateral approach to regional security and the protection of global energy corridors.
