U.S. President Donald Trump declared himself fully prepared to risk a global economic crisis and resume military operations against Iran if necessary, insisting that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains Washington’s ultimate priority.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump dismissed concerns over the economic fallout of renewed hostilities, following the recently signed Islamabad Memorandum that temporarily halted a multi-month conflict.
““Nuclear weapons are more important than an economic depression,”” Trump stated. ““A depression is really bad. Nuclear weapons will cause a depression much faster. What we are doing is causing the exact opposite of a depression.””
Strict Enforcement of the New Framework
The President’s comments come just days after the U.S. and Iran entered a 60-day negotiating window under a freshly brokered ceasefire. The tentative deal led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a drop in crude oil prices, which had spiked during the height of the military friction.
However, Trump made it clear that the U.S. military option is not off the table if Tehran fails to comply with the strict terms of the nuclear framework.
- Enforcement Measures: Washington remains prepared to enact harsh countermeasures if compliance falters.
- Strait of Hormuz Status: Trump noted that the critical shipping lane is currently fully open, citing that global energy markets are well-supplied.
- Regional Mechanics: The administration has also established a monitoring mechanism to oversee the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon.
“”If Iran does not comply with the agreement, if they behave improperly, I will do what I have to do,”” the U.S. leader emphasized.
Diplomatic Shuttling Concludes
The remarks coincide with the departure of Vice President JD Vance from Switzerland, where intensive negotiations with Iranian representatives took place. Vance has since returned to Washington to brief the administration on the progress of the 14-point memorandum.
While critics in Washington argue the deal leaves many long-term security questions unanswered, the White House maintains that decisive American strength has effectively blocked Iran’s immediate path to a nuclear weapon while averting a broader global financial collapse—for now.
