Trump Claims Iran Has 'Virtually Given Up' Nuclear Weapon Plans

On October 4, 2026, former President Donald Trump stated in the United States that Iran has 'virtually given up' its plans for a nuclear weapon. The claim was reported by the Saudi Gazette. The statement came amid ongoing political tensions between the United States and Iran. Trump's assertion was based on unspecified intelligence or diplomatic assessments. No official Iranian response was provided at the time. The Saudi Gazette published the claim without additional context or corroboration. The statement did not prompt immediate action or verification from U.S. or Iranian authorities.