Trump claims King Charles agrees with him on preventing nuclear-armed Iran
During a state dinner for King Charles III, President Trump claimed the monarch shares his position on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Trump said Iran has been “militarily defeated” and that Charles “agrees with me even more than I do.” The White House did not release any statement from the king.
US President Donald Trump asserted on Tuesday that King Charles III agrees with his stance on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Speaking during a state dinner at the White House honoring the British monarch, Trump said his administration is “doing a little Middle East work right now” and that the situation is “going very well.” He claimed that Iran has been “militarily defeated” without providing evidence, and added: “We have militarily defeated that particular opponent, and we’re never going to let that opponent ever—Charles agrees with me even more than I do—we’re never going to let that opponent have a nuclear weapon.”
Context and skepticism
The king’s office did not issue any statement confirming or denying Trump’s characterization. Buckingham Palace typically avoids commenting on political matters, especially foreign policy. The claim came shortly after Trump attacked German Chancellor Merz, alleging that Merz supports a nuclear-armed Iran—an assertion Germany denied. Trump’s suggestion that Charles holds views “even more” hawkish than his own is likely to raise eyebrows, as the British monarchy is constitutionally neutral and the king is not involved in policy decisions.
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