Trump: If I hadn't stopped Iran, Israel and the Middle East wouldn't exist today

President Donald Trump said that Israel and the entire Middle East would not exist today had he not stopped Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, adding that “nobody wants to say it, but everybody knows it’s true.” The remarks, delivered without new policy specifics, frame Trump’s Iran stance as the cornerstone of regional security and tie his domestic political message to the survival of a key U.S. ally. The comments come amid ongoing tension over Tehran’s nuclear program and its regional proxies, keeping Washington’s approach to Iran in focus for markets and diplomats alike. Investors should watch for any follow-through on sanctions enforcement or renewed negotiations, since shifts in U.S.-Iran policy can move oil prices and regional risk sentiment.