Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war had removed the nuclear threat against Israel and he was determined to thwart any attempt by Tehran to revive its weapons programme.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) that the damage to Iranian nuclear sites from missile strikes over the weekend was severe, though he also acknowledged that the available intelligence on the matter was inconclusive.
Nuclear spectre: The Hindu editorial on the risk of an era of nuclear brinkmanship Mr. Trump on Tuesday said that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was “in effect”, after the truce, which he announced early morning, seemed unravelling following accusations of violations from both sides, prompting Mr. Trump to curse them and issue a rare public demand to Israel to stand down.
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding on Wednesday after a rocky start, giving rise to cautious hope it could lead to a longer-term peace agreement, even as Tehran insisted it would not give up its nuclear programme.
Trump suggests U.S. would strike again if Iran rebuilds nuclear programme The Iran-Israel ceasefire is going well, U.S. President Donald Trump said ahead of meeting other world leaders at a NATO summit in The Hague on Wednesday, adding that this was a great victory for everybody. Asked if the United States would strike again if Iran rebuilt its nuclear enrichment programme, Mr. Trump said: “Sure.”
