Trump warns Iran against nuclear weapons during Coast Guard Academy speech

President Donald Trump used a commencement address at the US Coast Guard Academy to praise the graduating class, defend his administration?s immigration and economic policies, and issue fresh warnings to Iran, saying Tehran would never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Addressing the graduating class of 2026 in New London, Connecticut, on Wednesday (local time), Trump described the United States as ?the hottest country anywhere in the world? and told cadets they were entering service at a moment



of renewed American strength.

?We will not let Iran have a nuclear weapon. That?s all. It?s very simple,? Trump said. ?They will not have a nuclear weapon, and they want to make a deal so badly.?

Trump said the US had ?hit them very hard? and added: ?We may have to hit them even harder, but maybe not.?

The President repeatedly linked the Coast Guard?s recent operations to US efforts against Iran, illegal narcotics trafficking and maritime enforcement.