Donald Trump Leading U.S. Into War To End A Weapons Program He Claimed He Already ‘Obliterated’

President Donald Trump has signaled that the United States may be preparing for another military strike against Iran, saying that action could be necessary to stop the country’s nuclear program.

This comes less than eight months after Trump declared that U.S. airstrikes had “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities. At the time, he said Iran’s ability to build a nuclear weapon had been destroyed.

Now, however, the U.S. appears to be moving closer to possible new military action. The Navy already has one aircraft carrier strike group positioned in the Arabian Sea, within range of Iran. Another carrier group is heading toward the Eastern Mediterranean. Both would be able to respond quickly if conflict breaks out, and could also defend Israel and U.S. bases in the region from retaliation.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said Iran must “make a deal” within the next 10 to 15 days. He warned that if no agreement is reached, “bad things will happen.” His comments were similar to statements he made in June 2025, when he gave Iran a two-week deadline before launching airstrikes just two days later.

At that time, Trump said the strikes had destroyed Iran’s key nuclear sites and made it impossible for the country to build a nuclear weapon. He repeated that claim several times over the following months. The White House even pushed back against critics who questioned whether the program had truly been eliminated.

Now, critics are asking why another strike would be necessary if the nuclear program was already wiped out. When pressed on that question recently, Trump gave a response that many found unclear. He suggested that there could still be remnants left at the sites and implied that further action might be needed to ensure nothing remains.

Meanwhile, diplomatic talks have continued. Representatives from the United States and Iran met in Geneva earlier this week, but no agreement was reached. Progress appears slow, and tensions remain high.

Another major issue is Congress. Under the U.S. Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war. However, presidents in recent decades have often taken military action without a formal declaration of war. The War Powers Act of 1973 requires the president to notify Congress after military action begins, but it does not require approval beforehand in every situation.

So far, there has been no public indication that Trump has sought authorization from Congress for potential new strikes. Lawmakers have not reported being briefed in detail about his current intentions.

The situation has raised concerns among some analysts who worry about the risks of escalation. A direct conflict with Iran could lead to retaliation against U.S. forces in the Middle East or attacks on allies such as Israel. It could also affect global oil markets and regional stability.

Trump has continued to frame the issue as one of national security and regional safety. He argues that Iran cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and that strong action is necessary if diplomacy fails.

With military forces already positioned and deadlines publicly set, the coming days could be critical in determining whether tensions cool through negotiations or move closer to open conflict.