Donald Trump said in an interview that he would be prepared to consider military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities if he returns to the White House. He also said he would first seek a new agreement with Tehran, framing diplomacy as his initial option before any escalation.

The remarks add fresh uncertainty to U.S.-Iran tensions at a time when Tehran’s nuclear program remains a central flashpoint in international security debates. Trump’s comments suggest a willingness to revive the pressure-first approach that defined much of his previous Iran policy, including aggressive sanctions and the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.

Any future decision to attack Iranian nuclear sites would carry major risks for civilians across the region, including the possibility of retaliation and broader conflict. For Iranians already living under economic strain and political repression, renewed confrontation with Washington could deepen instability and further isolate ordinary people from relief and accountability.

The statement is likely to intensify scrutiny over how a second Trump administration would balance negotiations, deterrence, and military force. It also underscores how the Iran file remains one of the most dangerous and unresolved issues in U.S. foreign policy.

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Trump says he could order strikes on Iran's nuclear sites if elected