Trump contradicts Witkoff over Iran nuclear bomb claims

In February 2026, President Trump stated in his State of the Union address that the United States "obliterated" Iran's nuclear program the previous year. This statement directly contradicts claims made by Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, who asserted that Iran is "one week away" from developing a nuclear bomb. The discrepancy between the President's public statement and his envoy's assessment raises questions about the current status of Iran's nuclear capabilities. The conflicting information creates uncertainty regarding the US government's official stance on the matter. The reason for the contradiction was not specified in the report.