Iran rejects ‘big lies’ after Trump lays out case for possible attack

In his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump outlined reasons for a potential attack on Iran, citing its support for terrorism, missile programs, and nuclear ambitions as threats. He accused Iran of spreading "terrorism and death" and restarting its nuclear program. Iran swiftly rejected Trump's claims, calling them "big lies" and denying accusations regarding its nuclear program, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and the number of deaths during January unrest. The Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson responded on X, without directly mentioning Trump. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear activities and regional influence. Trump's speech comes amid a significant US military presence in the Middle East.

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