The United States and its European allies are continuing to exert maximum pressure on Iran, emphasizing that a nuclear-capable Iran led by a radical Shia cleric presents an unacceptable global risk. This stance was communicated by the White House via the State Department's official X account at approximately 5:02 PM UTC on September 15th, 2025. The statement, posted on the State Department's official X account, reiterates the commitment of President Donald Trump and allied European nations to compel Iran to alter its current trajectory. The specific phrasing used was that a "nuclear Iran... is an unacceptable risk, not just for Israel and the United States, but for the world." This ongoing policy of maximum pressure aims to influence Iran's actions regarding its nuclear program. No new specific actions or developments were detailed in the statement released within the reporting window.
