Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, warned Monday on Newsmax that Iran will refuse diplomatic resolutions until its regime has been defeated, emphasizing Israel’s ongoing military pressure to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

Volker told “The Record With Greta Van Susteren” that the Iranian regime will not agree to any diplomatic deal regarding its nuclear program until it is “actually defeated,” underscoring the necessity of sustained, significant military and strategic pressure.

Volker’s comments followed President Donald Trump’s statement earlier Monday on Truth Social urging the immediate evacuation of Tehran. Trump wrote:

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