Trump says 'does not want to use military force in Iran but sometimes you have to'

Speaking to reporters before a trip to Texas, Trump said he wants to make a deal with Iran but reiterated that Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon

  • PUBLISHED: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 10:15 PM

US President Donald Trump said he was not happy with Iran but more talks were expected on Friday on Tehran's nuclear programme.

Speaking to reporters before a trip to Texas, Trump said he wants to make a deal with Iran but reiterated that Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon.

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Talks over Tehran's nuclear program continued this week amid a massive US military buildup in the region. Trump said he does not want to use military force in Iran but sometimes you have to.

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