US Energy Secretary Says Nuclear Deal With Iran Unlikely
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told ABC News that a nuclear agreement with Iran may not materialize, indicating a possible shift toward military pressure.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told ABC News on Sunday that a nuclear agreement with Iran "may not" be reached, suggesting the United States could focus on degrading Iran's nuclear capabilities instead of pursuing diplomacy. Wright said the U.S. is working to destroy Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapons and, if necessary, to deliver them.
When pressed about the prospect of continued bombing, Wright noted that Iran lacks the capacity to build more missiles and emphasized that the U.S. is degrading its nuclear program. He added that a future agreement might be possible under a different Iranian administration, but the timing is uncertain.
The comments come as U.S. and Iranian forces have resumed attacks after a brief pause following the collapse of a memorandum of understanding in July. The White House has downplayed the intensity of the conflict, with President Trump referring to it as "small potatoes" and Vice President JD Vance saying he would not call it a war.
Wright said the United States will "get the job done" in Iran and indicated that regional allies and other countries are expected to join efforts to end the hostilities. The White House has not responded to requests for comment.