Trump’s Dream of Blowing Up Iran’s Nuclear Sites Is a Delusion
WANA (May 29) – Ali Shamkhani, political advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, has responded strongly to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling them delusional and out of touch with reality.
“The dream of accessing Iran’s nuclear sites and ‘blowing up facilities’ is a delusion that past U.S. presidents also fantasized about,” Shamkhani said.
“Iran is an independent country with a strong defense structure, resilient people, and clear red lines. Negotiation is a tool for progress and for safeguarding national interests and dignity, not for imposition or surrender.”
His remarks came after Trump outlined his vision for a new nuclear deal with Iran on Wednesday night, saying: “There’s no trust, and I don’t trust anyone. I want inspectors to go in as deeply as possible. I want a deal that allows for full inspections, complete access, and even the destruction of facilities if necessary—without hurting anyone. We should be able to blow up whatever we want.”
Trump’s comments triggered strong reactions from analysts and Western media. A U.S. outlet reported that the President is seeking a deal in which Washington would have the authority to destroy “whatever it wants” inside Iran—a concept the report said is almost certain to be rejected by Tehran.
The same report added that Iran has repeatedly warned it will not tolerate military threats and continues to emphasize that its nuclear program is purely peaceful and focused on power generation.
The same outlet noted that just hours before Trump’s comments, Iranian officials had signaled willingness to allow American nationals to join IAEA inspection teams—a move previously off-limits. However, Trump’s aggressive tone may now cause Tehran to reconsider.
To date, Iran and the United States have held five rounds of indirect negotiations mediated by Oman, with both sides describing the process as constructive. Muscat has reportedly presented new proposals aimed at narrowing the remaining gaps.
Despite these efforts, U.S. officials—particularly after the third round of talks—have claimed that Iran, as a non-nuclear weapons state under the NPT, has no right to enrich uranium.
They argue Iran should rely on third-party countries for nuclear fuel. Iranian officials have firmly rejected this view, declaring that peaceful nuclear energy and uranium enrichment are sovereign rights and that any hostile move will be met with strong resistance.
The reactor building at the Bushehr nuclear power plant. Majid Asgaripour/ WANA News Agency
