Trump Compares Potential Iran Strikes to Hiroshima and Nagasaki at NATO Summit

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – Former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague on June 25, drew a stark comparison between potential American military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and the historic atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. During his remarks, Mr. Trump stated, "Had we not succeeded with that hit. That hit ended the war." He elaborated, "I don't want to use an example of Hiroshima. I don't want to use an example of Nagasaki. But that was essentially the same thing. That ended that war. This ended the war." He further added, "If we didn't take that out, they would have been, they'd be fighting right now." The former president's comments suggest a belief that decisive military action, akin to the bombings that concluded World War II, could resolve ongoing tensions or potential conflicts. His remarks come amidst ongoing international discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program and regional stability.