Published: Apr 17, 2026, 10:15 IST | Updated: Apr 17, 2026, 10:15 IST
Donald Trump has doubled down on his hardline stance against Iran, responding sharply to criticism from Pope Leo XIV over the ongoing conflict. Trump insisted that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, calling it a global threat and urging the Pope to better understand the risks posed by Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.