Iran Denies Us Missile Claims And Warns On Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions

On February 25, 2026, Iran firmly rejected recent claims made by U.S. officials regarding its missile program, labeling them as 'big lies.' This assertion was made by an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, who emphasized the country's stance against perceived U.S. misinformation. This denial follows U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks during his State of the Union address, where he reiterated that Iran would never be permitted to develop nuclear weapons, stating, 'Tehran’s leaders were at this moment again pursuing their sinister nuclear ambitions' (The Hindu). This ongoing tension reflects the broader geopolitical struggles in the region, particularly as Iran's military capabilities continue to be a focal point of U.S. foreign policy.