Trump Vows US Strikes if Iran Rebuilds Nuclear Program at NATO Summit

President Donald Trump delivered a stark warning to Iran during a NATO summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday, asserting that the United States would not hesitate to strike again if Iran attempts to rebuild its nuclear program. The statement came on the heels of recent U.S. actions that, according to Israeli reports, have set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions by several years through targeted strikes on three key facilities.

Responding to a reporter’s question about potential future actions, Trump was characteristically direct: "Sure." No elaboration needed—his point was crystal clear. This exchange underscores the administration’s firm stance on preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, a concern echoed by many global leaders.

At the same summit, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte hailed Trump as both a "man of strength" and a "man of peace," commending his decisive moves on Iran and his role in brokering a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Rutte also spotlighted Trump’s success in pushing NATO allies to increase defense spending, with nearly all member states—save for Spain—agreeing to allocate 5% of GDP to defense, a feat Rutte called unprecedented among American presidents.

While Trump’s efforts on the ceasefire and NATO funding drew praise, reactions to the strikes on Iran’s facilities were mixed among alliance leaders. Many urged de-escalation, even as they acknowledged the grave threat a nuclear Iran poses to global stability. The ceasefire, secured just a day prior, remains tenuous, with Trump expressing frustration over initial hiccups in compliance from both Israel and Iran.

This latest chapter in U.S.-Iran tensions reveals the delicate balance between military resolve and diplomatic maneuvering—a tightrope Trump continues to walk with characteristic boldness.