Trump calls nuclear-armed Iran 'cancer,' says U.S. 'cut it out' | Yonhap News Agency

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday portrayed a nuclear-armed Iran as a "cancer," saying the United States has "cut it out" through its ongoing military operation against the Islamic Republic. Trump made the remarks during the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual fundraising dinner in Washington, as America's campaign of airstrikes on Iran, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," is in its fourth week, seeking to destroy its missile capabilities and Navy, and deny it any pathway to nuclear arms. "What we had to do is get rid of the cancer. His remarks came as the Trump administration is seeking an off-ramp from the war through negotiations with Tehran amid concerns about the war's repercussions on oil prices and inflation. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump #Iran war Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee hails homegrown KF-21 fighter jets as leap forward into world's top 4 defense powerhouse LIG Nex1, Palantir partner for air defense, unmanned system solutions development (LEAD) N. Korean actor Lee Seo-jin prev Trump calls nuclear-armed Iran 'cancer,' says U.S. 'cut it out' Next Trump calls nuclear-armed Iran 'cancer,' says U.S. 'cut it out'

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By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, March 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday portrayed a nuclear-armed Iran as a "cancer," saying the United States has "cut it out" through its ongoing military operation against the Islamic Republic.
Trump made the remarks during the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual fundraising dinner in Washington, as America's campaign of airstrikes on Iran, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," is in its fourth week, seeking to destroy its missile capabilities and Navy, and deny it any pathway to nuclear arms.
"What we had to do is get rid of the cancer. We had to cut out the cancer," he said. "The cancer was Iran with a nuclear weapon, and we've cut it out."
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual President's Dinner at Union Station in Washington on March 25, 2026, in this photo released by AFP. (Yonhap)
He sought to ease concerns about the economic impact of the war, saying it is "short term."
"I thought that the energy prices ... would go up, go up higher. I thought the stock market would go somewhat lower, but it didn't matter to me ... short term," he said, underscoring the need to prevent Iran from developing nuclear arms.
His remarks came as the Trump administration is seeking an off-ramp from the war through negotiations with Tehran amid concerns about the war's repercussions on oil prices and inflation.
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## Expert Analysis

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### Areas for Consideration
- His remarks came as the Trump administration is seeking an off-ramp from the war through negotiations with Tehran amid concerns about the war's repercussions on oil prices and inflation. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump #Iran war Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee hails homegrown KF-21 fighter jets as leap forward into world's top 4 defense powerhouse LIG Nex1, Palantir partner for air defense, unmanned system solutions development (LEAD) N.

### Implications
- President Donald Trump speaks at the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual President's Dinner at Union Station in Washington on March 25, 2026, in this photo released by AFP. (Yonhap) He sought to ease concerns about the economic impact of the war, saying it is "short term." "I thought that the energy prices ... would go up, go up higher.
- His remarks came as the Trump administration is seeking an off-ramp from the war through negotiations with Tehran amid concerns about the war's repercussions on oil prices and inflation. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump #Iran war Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee hails homegrown KF-21 fighter jets as leap forward into world's top 4 defense powerhouse LIG Nex1, Palantir partner for air defense, unmanned system solutions development (LEAD) N.
- Korea's Kim welcomes Belarusian President Lukashenko in Pyongyang: KCNA (LEAD) S.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers bts, trump, iran topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 517.