Trump said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran or send ground troops, while reports said the US military has drawn up new strike options targeting Iranian energy and nuclear sites.
01Summary
- 01Donald Trump said in a Newsmax interview broadcast on Thursday evening that he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran.
- 02He also said he did not foresee sending ground troops into Iran, saying: "No, I don't see that, I don't see it."
- 03Trump was asked about reports that Washington was considering the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast, known as the "Mother of All Bombs".
- 04CNN reported earlier on Thursday that the US military had developed new strike plans aimed at Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites.
- 05The UK Maritime Trade Operations said the threat in the Strait of Hormuz remained "severe" after eight attacks there since 11 October.
02Why it matters
The comments add to uncertainty over US policy towards Iran and the risk of escalation in the Gulf. That can affect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and wider market sentiment.
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