'We will never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon': Michael Waltz steps up pressure on the Iranian regime and demands international access to its nuclear facilities

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Michael Waltz, issued a warning Thursday regarding Iran's nuclear program and stressed that President Donald Trump's administration and its allies will not allow the Islamic theocracy to develop nuclear weapons. "The Iranian regime can point fingers at others all it wants, but it cannot justify its lack of cooperation with the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for inspections," Waltz said.

In another post on X, the ambassador reiterated the White House's position and reaffirmed his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear arsenal. "The world needs to hear this loud and clear: The United States and our partners will NEVER allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. Period. End of story," he added. His remarks come amid growing concern over the Iranian regime's refusal to allow international inspectors access to its nuclear facilities.

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Waltz's remarks came two days after he was involved in a shouting match with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. The viral exchange took place during the General Assembly's annual debate on the U.S. embargo against Cuba. The incident began while Waltz, speaking at the podium, denounced the Cuban communist regime as corrupt. The ambassador to the UN accused the Cuban government of seizing citizens' property, businesses, and savings to benefit its leaders. He even showed photographs of the late dictator Fidel Castro wearing two watches, whose combined value he estimated at about $40,000 in today's currency.

In the middle of his speech, members of the Cuban delegation banged on the table and interrupted him. Rodríguez Parrilla then approached the podium and accused him of lying. At that moment, Waltz did not remain silent and said the following before the eyes of those present: "This individual needs to back away from this podium. He's not going to intimidate me in the United States of America. I'm the representative of the United States of America. Back up! Back up, Ambassador. Back away! This isn't Havana," he added.