Trump Declares Nuclear Denial in Iran Outweighs US Economic Crisis
US President Donald Trump stated on May 12, 2026, that preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon is his 'only' priority, regardless of the resulting economic pressure on the American public. Speaking at the White House before traveling to China, Trump dismissed concerns regarding domestic financial struggles caused by the ongoing Iran War. Current intelligence assessments suggest Tehran's nuclear breakout time remains approximately nine months, despite two months of sustained US-Israeli military operations targeting IRGC and nuclear facilities.