Donald Trump says US may have to destroy the rest of Iran

Trump warns US may have to destroy the rest of Iran

President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the United States might have to "destroy" the rest of Iran and that rebuilding the country would take about 25 years. He added that the American people would "know soon enough" whether such action is taken.

Iran’s nuclear proposal under review

According to a statement from the White House, Iran has sent a nuclear proposal to Washington through Qatari mediators. The proposal is being examined by senior US officials while Tehran waits for seven of its demands to be met before it will consider the offer credible.

National security team convenes

The White House confirmed that the President met with the national security team later that day. Officials said the meeting focused on the options available to the United States and that a final decision on a possible military strike is expected "soon".

What comes next?

US diplomats are said to be in contact with Qatari intermediaries to clarify the details of Iran’s proposal. At the same time, the Pentagon has placed additional assets on standby in the region, signalling a readiness to act if diplomatic efforts break down.

The situation remains fluid, and the administration has not set a concrete timetable for any military action. Both Washington and Tehran appear to be positioning themselves for a decisive turn in the coming days.