Former President Donald Trump said he intends to acquire what he calls "nuclear dust" or enriched material. He framed his potential attacks as a way to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, adding that while he is not seeking regime change, the outcome would effectively change the regime.
Trump also referred to the Strait of Hormuz as a "big money-making machine" and warned that either a deal would be reached or the effort would be finished, noting it would not be difficult to end the project. He expressed a preference for a deal to avoid harm to 91 million people.
He claimed that within an hour he could destroy Iran's bridges and, in a short time, eliminate all power plants, electrical facilities, and energy infrastructure, stating that Iran is aware of this capability.