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Trump: Israel Won't Use Nuclear Weapons Amid Rising Tensions

3/17/2026

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On March 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel would not resort to nuclear weapons.
He dismissed adviser David Sacks’s warning that prolonged fighting could prompt drastic measures.
Sacks warned Israel’s defenses might be overwhelmed, risking a nuclear response if the war continues.
The remarks come as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise, with Iran targeting shipping and energy fears growing after US-Israeli actions.

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On March 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel would not resort to nuclear weapons.
He dismissed adviser David Sacks’s warning that prolonged fighting could prompt drastic measures.
Sacks warned Israel’s defenses might be overwhelmed, risking a nuclear response if the war continues.
The remarks come as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise, with Iran targeting shipping and energy fears growing after US-Israeli actions.