Iran conflict: Trump rejects nuclear option, says ground invasion is unlikely

CCTV footage shows the Iran-backed Houthi attack on Abha International Airport on October 7. Pics/AFP

US President Donald Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons or deploying American ground troops against Iran, despite ongoing conflict and fresh military strike options under development.

Speaking to Newsmax, Trump clarified that discussions involving the massive non-nuclear GBU-43/B - commonly known as the "mother of all bombs" - did not involve nuclear capabilities. "The mother of all bombs is not nuclear. It's not nuclear at all… I wouldn't use nuclear. We don't have to," Trump stated. When asked about sending US ground forces into Iran, he added, "I don't see that."

President Trump speaks at the White House on Thursday

Trump's remarks arrive as the US military prepares additional action options targeting Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, according to recent news reports.

The potential strikes highlight tensions and deep uncertainty surrounding the trajectory of the military conflict and any prospects for a negotiated settlement between Washington and Tehran.

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