Trump: King Charles Backs US Stance on Iran Nuclear Weapons
Addressing the gathering, Trump gestured toward ongoing American military engagement in the Middle East, telling attendees his administration was "doing a little Middle East work right now" and that the situation was "going very well." He went on to claim, without elaboration, that Iran had been "militarily defeated," and doubled down on his administration's absolute opposition to Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons.
"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," he said.
The backdrop to Trump's remarks is a volatile sequence of events: on February 28, the US and Israel launched a coordinated offensive against Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with strikes on what it described as American interests scattered across Gulf nations. A ceasefire brokered through Pakistani mediation took hold on April 8, followed by talks in Islamabad on April 11–12 that ultimately collapsed without a deal. Trump subsequently indicated the truce had been extended at Pakistan's request, pending a formal proposal from Tehran.
'A Friendship Unlike Any Other'
Beyond geopolitics, the evening carried a warm ceremonial tone. Trump called it a "great honor" to welcome the King and Queen, and marveled at Charles's address to a joint session of Congress earlier in the day.
"He got the Democrats to stand — I've never been able to do that. I couldn't believe it! They liked him more than they've ever liked any Republican or Democrat, actually," Trump said.
He also celebrated the deep historical ties binding the two nations. "Ours is a treasured friendship, an eternal bond, and a true story of extraordinary heroism and skill...History has known no more powerful force than the combination of American patriotism and British pride," he declared.
King Charles Strikes a Solemn and Playful Note
King Charles met the occasion with a blend of gravitas and humor. Reflecting on the transatlantic alliance, the monarch offered a succinct but resonant tribute: "We have stood together through the best and worst of times."
He reaffirmed Britain's commitment to NATO and AUKUS — the trilateral defense pact linking Australia, the UK, and the US — and made pointed reference to Russia's continuing war against Ukraine, warning that he would "never forget that freedom is again under attack."
"Today, our partnerships in NATO and AUKUS deepen our cooperation and ensure that together, we meet the challenges of an increasingly complex world," Charles said.
The King also unveiled a striking personal gift: a bell recovered from a 1944-era naval vessel — the HMS Trump — which he described as carrying a unique wartime connection to both nations' histories and later service alongside Australian forces in the Pacific.
"In her honor," Charles announced, "tonight, Mr. President, I am delighted to present to you, as a personal gift, the original bell which hung on the conning tower of your valiant namesake. May it stand as a testimony to our nations' shared history and shining future."
He closed on a lighter note, gently turning Trump's own rhetoric back on him. "You recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say that if it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French," he said, drawing laughter from the assembled guests.
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