Iran Boldly Reveals Terrifying Detail About its Nuclear Arsenal as Trump Backs Down
Iran Boasts Nuclear Materials Moved to Safety as Trump Issues Two-Week Ultimatum
Iranian military commander Mohsen Rezaei announced on state television Thursday that the nation’s nuclear materials have been relocated to secure locations following Israeli strikes on key facilities.
“Israel hit Natanz, Isfahan, Khandab, and Arak, but they were already evacuated,” Rezaei stated during the televised broadcast.
“All the materials have been moved to a safe place.”
The announcement came as President Donald Trump stepped back from immediate military action against Iran, opting instead to give Tehran a two-week window to negotiate a deal.
Israeli forces have been conducting missile strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities since last Friday in an operation aimed at dismantling the country’s nuclear capabilities.
Trump had previously demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and threatened air strikes within days during intense deliberations at the White House.
After spending hours in what he calls “the War Room,” Trump announced he would allow two weeks for potential negotiations to take place.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered Trump’s statement.
“Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” she said.
International negotiations are scheduled to begin today in Geneva, with Britain, France and Germany meeting with Iran’s foreign minister.
The crisis intensified when an Iranian ballistic missile directly struck Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, causing extensive damage and injuring 71 people.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the hospital attack with a vow of retaliation.
“Iran’s terrorist tyrants launched missiles at Soroka Hospital and at a civilian population in the centre of the country,” Netanyahu declared.
“We will exact the full price from the tyrants in Tehran.”
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz escalated rhetoric by targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei directly, stating he “can no longer be allowed to exist” and calling him “the modern Hitler.”
Netanyahu declined to rule out an assassination attempt against Khamenei, noting that the US has previously vetoed two such operations.
Israeli forces continued their aerial campaign, creating a significant breach in a heavy water nuclear facility in Arak after warning local residents to evacuate.
Earlier in the week, an Israeli strike targeted the building housing Iran’s state broadcaster in Tehran as part of the ongoing military operations.
Trump’s decision to pause military action appeared to align with British diplomatic efforts led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who called for “cool heads” to prevail.
“The principle is we need to de-escalate this,” Starmer said.
“There is a real risk of escalation here that will impact the region, akin to Gaza, and will impact the economy.”
He continued, “Yes, the nuclear issue needs to be dealt with but it is better dealt with by way of negotiations rather than conflict.”
Foreign Secretary David Lammy conducted discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, reinforcing Britain’s de-escalation message.
Lammy is expected to return from the US to participate in the crucial Geneva discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The participating nations hold differing positions on the conflict, with French President Emmanuel Macron criticizing Israel and advocating for peace, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has supported Israeli actions.
Trump’s peace envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly in communication with the Iranian foreign minister, who maintains that Iran acts in self-defense.
European allies reportedly warned Trump that bombing Iran could endanger Western civilians and potentially trigger retaliatory attacks across the region.
The two-week deadline mirrors Trump’s previous negotiating tactic with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine, though that approach has yet to yield concrete results.
The Daily Mail reported that U.S. sources confirmed that Trump had approved detailed military plans targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, believing their destruction necessary to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
While Israel has struck accessible targets, only 30,000-pound US “bunker buster” bombs possess the capability to destroy fortified facilities like the Fordow plant built deep within a mountain.
The outlet further noted that sources indicated Trump remained open to Iran shutting down Fordow but was determined it could not continue operations.
“He believes there’s not much choice,” one source revealed. “Finishing the job means destroying Fordow.”
Israeli officials have stated that Operation Rising Lion, the seven-day bombing campaign, would be unsuccessful if the Fordow facility remained operational.
Leavitt emphasized that regime change was not Trump’s primary objective and urged Americans to “trust President Trump,” while reaffirming that the US position remains unchanged regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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