politics
April 30, 2026
Iran Remains Committed to Its Missile & Nuclear Program As Trump Eyes Military Escalation
The Supreme Leader said the only place Americans belong in the Persian Gulf is “at the bottom of its waters” in a statement given to Iranian state television Thursday.
TL;DR
- Iran's Supreme Leader stated Americans belong at the bottom of the Persian Gulf.
- Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei affirmed Iran's commitment to protecting its nuclear and missile capabilities.
- President Trump is briefed on military options against Tehran, including airstrikes and a ground invasion of the Strait of Hormuz.
- A 'suicide mission' to seize Iranian uranium is also being considered.
- These military options aim to break a negotiation deadlock.
- Trump previously withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and is reportedly open to a new bargain.
- Iran had offered to open the Strait of Hormuz and hold nuclear negotiations, which Trump dismissed.
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