Senior White House adviser Stephen Miller has called on Iran to completely abandon its nuclear ambitions, saying Tehran must "get behind the peace program" and eliminate any path to acquiring nuclear weapons if it wants a better future and improved relations with the United States. His remarks come amid renewed diplomatic efforts and continued tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear programme.
Speaking to the media, Miller said the United States was offering Iran a clear choice: embrace peace by giving up its nuclear ambitions or continue facing international isolation and pressure. "America is saying, 'Get your act together, get behind the peace program, de-nuke, get rid of the nuclear weapons, and you can have any future you want,'" he said.
Miller reiterated the Trump administration's long-standing position that Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon. He described Iran as the "number one state sponsor of terror" and argued that allowing it to develop nuclear capabilities would pose a serious threat to regional and global security. He also praised President Donald Trump's approach, saying the administration's actions were aimed at preventing future conflicts rather than allowing them to escalate.
The comments come as the United States continues to push for a broader peace framework with Iran following months of military tensions and diplomatic negotiations. Washington has insisted that any lasting agreement must include strict limits on Iran's nuclear activities, international verification measures and guarantees that Tehran will not pursue nuclear weapons. At the same time, U.S. officials have demanded assurances over maritime security and the uninterrupted movement of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite ongoing diplomatic contacts, recent hostilities have complicated efforts to secure a durable agreement. Analysts say disagreements over Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and regional security continue to be major obstacles to a comprehensive settlement. While the White House maintains that diplomacy remains the preferred path, officials have repeatedly warned that all options remain on the table if Iran refuses to meet key conditions.
Miller's latest remarks reinforce the administration's message that any meaningful improvement in U.S.-Iran relations depends on Tehran permanently abandoning its nuclear weapons ambitions. As negotiations continue amid fragile regional stability, both sides remain under international scrutiny over whether diplomacy can succeed in preventing another escalation in the Middle East.
