Trump Threatens Military Action Against Iran During Address In Washington

In a significant escalation of rhetoric, President Donald Trump, during his State of the Union address on February 25, 2026, warned against Iran's nuclear ambitions, stating, "I will never allow Tehran to acquire a nuclear weapon." He labeled Iran as the "world’s leading sponsor of terrorism," emphasizing that its actions pose a direct threat to both regional stability and U.S. security. Notably, Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran, marking a shift towards a more aggressive U.S. stance. This address comes amid increasing military presence in the Middle East, with the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier recently arriving at Souda Bay, Greece, as tensions mount. According to the South China Morning Post, Trump has yet to provide a clear rationale to the American public regarding the potential military action against Iran, which could mark the most aggressive U.S. stance since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.