In a significant escalation of rhetoric, President Donald Trump laid out his case for a possible military attack on Iran during his State of the Union address on February 25, 2026. He emphasized that he would not permit Iran, described as the world's biggest sponsor of terrorism, to acquire nuclear weapons. Trump pointed to Tehran's support for militant groups and its alleged missile and nuclear programs as direct threats to both the region and the United States. He stated, "The (Iranian) regime and its murderous proxies have spread nothing but terrorism and death and hate," and expressed frustration with the lack of progress in negotiations, insisting, "They want to make a deal, but we haven't heard those secret words, 'We will never have a nuclear weapon.'" This speech coincides with a massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, the largest since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which has raised concerns about a potential conflict lasting weeks if a diplomatic resolution is not reached.
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Trump Threatens Military Action Against Iran Amid Rising Tensions
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In his State of the Union, Trump threatens military action against Iran, citing nuclear risks and terrorism. Tensions rise amid U.S. military buildup and upcoming nuclear talks in Geneva.
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