'What a stupid question': Trump dismisses use of nuclear weapon against Iran

US President Donald Trump dismissed the idea of using nuclear weapons against Iran during a press conference on Monday, calling it a "stupid question." He stated, "They're totally defeated militarily, so I defeat them, and now I should use a nuclear weapon on top of them? What a stupid question." Trump described Iran as a "failed nation" with severe economic issues and a decimated military, though he added, "That doesn't mean we won't smack them." He also noted the US has the Strait of Hormuz in "extremely good shape," with an average of 30 ships passing through nightly. A central objective, Trump reiterated, is ensuring "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon," asserting that a nuclear-armed Iran would lead to the destruction of Israel and instability in the Middle East.