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," while also condemning Iran's "sinister" nuclear ambitions and warning that the Islamic republic is rebuilding its nuclear weapons program amid a massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, the largest since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
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Trump Threatens Military Action Against Iran During State Of Union
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In his State of the Union, Trump warned against Iran's nuclear ambitions, advocating for military readiness while preferring diplomacy. Tensions rise ahead of crucial nuclear talks in Geneva.
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