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Yeshiva World News · Aug 13, 2026

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A U.S. official told NewsNation that President Trump remains committed to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and still prefers a diplomatic solution, but continues to keep all options on the table if Tehran refuses a deal and continues supporting terrorism. The official said U.S. sanctions and the blockade have “crippled Iran’s economy” and left the country in an “extremely degraded state,” adding that Iran would be wise to reach an agreement — “otherwise, they know what will happen.”

A U.S. official told NewsNation that President Trump remains committed to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and still prefers a diplomatic solution, but continues to keep all options on the table if Tehran refuses a deal and continues supporting terrorism. The official said U.S. sanctions and the blockade have “crippled Iran’s economy” and left the country in an “extremely degraded state,” adding that Iran would be wise to reach an agreement — “otherwise, they know what will happen.”

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