Washington, March 18 (NationPress) President Donald Trump announced that the United States executed military operations against Iran to prevent the nation from developing nuclear weapons, asserting that this move has substantially diminished Tehran's military strength.

"They cannot possess a nuclear weapon, and they now fully comprehend that," Trump stated during his speech at the White House on Saint Patrick's Day.

He explained that the US took action after determining that Iran was progressing toward weapon development. "We believed it was essential to intervene against very dangerous individuals aiming to acquire nuclear capabilities. We simply cannot permit that," he expressed.

Trump characterized the operation as both recent and impactful. "We undertook a bit of a journey, a brief excursion over the past two weeks," he noted, emphasizing that the US is currently "far ahead of schedule."

He claimed that the strikes inflicted extensive damage on Iran's military resources. "We incapacitated their navy, air force, anti-aircraft systems, radar, and their leadership," Trump stated.

The president also mentioned the deployment of strategic bombers. "If we hadn't deployed the B-2 bombers, they would have succeeded... we cannot allow that to occur," he remarked.

Trump described the operation as effective yet necessary, rather than celebratory. "It has been remarkable from a military standpoint, but unfortunately, it was something that needed to be executed," he stated. "We do not approach this with joy."

He commended the US armed forces for their successful execution of the mission. "We possess the most powerful military globally, and people are aware of that," he remarked, adding, "The men and women of our military have my utmost respect and admiration."

Trump suggested that the recent actions have already shifted Iran's stance. "We are throwing them for a loop," he commented.

These remarks occurred during a ceremonial event honoring US-Ireland relations, where Trump noted spending the day with Irish officials while also referencing Iran. "I spent my entire day with the Irish. And I should have been spending it with the Iranians, but that’s... in a different context," he quipped.

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who attended the event, refrained from directly commenting on the US military action but highlighted the significance of diplomacy and peace in resolving global conflicts.

"Dialogue, negotiation, and de-escalation are essential for progress," Martin stated. He underscored the necessity for "advancement and peace in the Middle East" and called for "a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine."

He acknowledged that "too many lives are being lost due to conflicts worldwide" and advocated for initiatives "to pave the way for a better future."

Trump’s remarks placed the issue of Iran at the forefront, despite the ceremonial nature of the occasion. His statements reinforced the administration’s commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear arms as a top priority.