India, Oct. 18 -- US President Donald Trump has defended American military action against Iran, claiming that the country's nuclear weapons capability has been destroyed. Speaking at a Republican rally in Kentucky on Saturday, he said Washington would prevent Tehran from rebuilding its nuclear programme.

Trump described the operation as a major national security achievement and argued that military intervention was necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Trump Defends US Military Strikes on Iran

Addressing supporters at Northern Kentucky University's Truist Arena, Trump said Iran could not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons, claiming Tehran might use them if it acquired the capability.

The US President said Americ...