Trump's Unyielding Stance on Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

On September 11, 2026, former President Donald Trump reiterated his unwavering commitment to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. During a speech commemorating the 9/11 attacks, Trump strongly emphasized that the United States will not allow Iran to "ever" possess such arms, amid rising concerns regarding new activities at the heavily fortified site located south of Natanz. Trump characterized Iran as the "leading state sponsor of terrorism worldwide," vowing that the U.S. will continue its fight against terrorism to honor the victims of the attacks.

New Developments Near Natanz

Trump's statements come in the wake of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reporting construction and movements at the Iranian site, known as "Jabal al-Fas," situated approximately 220 kilometers south of Tehran, near the main uranium enrichment facility at Natanz. Rafael Grossi, the IAEA's Director General, indicated that agency inspectors have thus far been unable to inspect the underground tunnel complex within the mountain, although satellite imagery has revealed signs of new activities and movements at the site. However, Grossi clarified that the agency does not possess confirmed information regarding the nature of the ongoing activities at this location.

These developments take place after the IAEA Board of Governors referred Iran's nuclear file to the United Nations Security Council for the first time in nearly two decades, following Tehran's lack of cooperation with an investigation into uranium traces found at undeclared sites. Last week, Trump had warned Iran against continuing its activities at Jabal al-Fas, stating during a Republican campaign rally that there was "some activity" at the site. He urged Tehran to "not mess around," threatening to respond to any continued movements with "great force." With these assertions, Trump reaffirms his position on Iran's nuclear file at a time when international apprehensions regarding the nature of activities at fortified Iranian sites are intensifying, alongside mounting political and diplomatic pressure on Tehran.

As reported by janoubia.com.