Pete Hegseth stated on Wednesday that Donald Trump has firmly declared that the United States will not permit Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the Secretary of Homeland Security, Hegseth claimed that, for the first time in history, Iran’s military had been destroyed with unprecedented speed and force.

He emphasized that a modern military like Iran’s had never before been so swiftly and decisively defeated, describing the use of overwhelming firepower from the outset. He added that the US remains committed to maintaining pressure to ensure Iran never gains nuclear capability, in line with the president’s directives.

Trump argued that if he had not withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Iran would have already developed nuclear weapons. He claimed that his administration effectively dismantled Iran’s nuclear potential. The agreement had originally been made between Iran and the P5+1 nations, which include the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

Trump also mentioned that several key figures, including JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, are involved in ongoing discussions related to Iran. He further asserted that the US has achieved victory, stating that Iran’s naval and air forces have been completely destroyed.