White House: Trump Open to Iran Pursuing Peaceful Nuclear Program
White House: Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities Achieved Significant Success and Ensured Regional and International Security
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, June 26, 2025 https://t.co/Xfr8Bk5qCL
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the strikes carried out by U.S. forces on three of Iran’s most important nuclear facilities were among the most covert and successful operations in U.S. history. She noted that these strikes completely disrupted Iran’s nuclear program, which was reportedly weeks away from developing a nuclear weapon before the attacks.
Leavitt stated that the primary objective of these precise operations was to destroy the Iranian regime’s uranium enrichment capabilities, effectively ending the direct threat posed by Tehran to the United States, Israel, and the broader free world. She added that these strikes, ordered by former President Donald Trump, achieved their intended results without any indications that Iran had relocated enriched uranium prior to the attacks.
The press secretary explained that this phase paves the way for greater stability in the Middle East, with the region moving away from chaos and bloodshed toward a gradual era of prosperity and peace. She highlighted that Washington continues to pursue diplomatic engagement with Iran through Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff, who is conducting communications via intermediaries, with Qatar playing a distinguished role as a key partner throughout the recent period.
Leavitt emphasized that the 2015 nuclear agreement was weak and ineffective, confirming that the recent strikes halted the nuclear threat to the United States and its allies. These actions have received broad international support, with Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran agreeing that Iran is no longer capable of developing a nuclear weapon.
The press secretary noted attempts by media outlets to disseminate misleading information about the impact of the strikes, which aim to downplay the significant achievement attributed to President Trump. She described this stage as a turning point toward lasting peace and a prosperous future for the Middle East. She added that Washington remains firmly committed to advancing its interests without engaging in open-ended conflicts, stressing the importance of reaching a peaceful nuclear program for Iran that enjoys regional and international consensus.
Leavitt concluded by affirming the U.S. administration’s support for raising NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP, describing it as an unprecedented strengthening of the alliance’s capabilities, ensuring it becomes stronger than ever to safeguard global security and peace.
