Mike Huckabee Says Iran is Still Hostile to US, Israel
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said in an interview that the Trump administration sees no indication Iran’s leadership has become more moderate and remains committed to ensuring Tehran never acquires a nuclear weapon, while insisting President Donald Trump’s preference for diplomacy has not changed.
Responding to questions about whether recent comments from U.S. officials reflected optimism that “pragmatic new guys” in Iran could alter the regime’s course, Huckabee rejected that assessment.
“I don’t think so. I don’t think we’re seeing a change of attitude,” Huckabee said in an interview published Wednesday by The Jerusalem Post.
He said Trump’s position on Iran has remained consistent despite diplomatic efforts following last month’s U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at reducing regional tensions and creating a framework for further negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
“President Trump’s been incredibly clear that he’ll stay with his commitment that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” Huckabee said. “They’re not going to be able to be a continued threat to Israel and the United States.”
Huckabee emphasized that the administration continues to favor a negotiated solution but warned that military options remain available if diplomacy fails.
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