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Trump vows no nuclear weapons in Iran war while keeping Hormuz under US control
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Hormuz closure used as leverage, but nuclear ban stays absolute
Donald Trump said the US would never use nuclear weapons in a war with Iran, even as he warned that military action could follow if negotiations fail. He claimed the US would control the Strait of Hormuz and keep it closed to pressure Iran for a deal. Trump also said Iran agreed to halt executions of women and that funding to Hezbollah must stop.
- Trump says nuclear weapons would never be used against Iran
- US control over the Strait of Hormuz is central to pressure
- Military action remains on the table if talks break down
- Iran-linked demands include halting executions and cutting Hezbollah funding
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