Amid Iran tensions, Trump says he prefers diplomatic solution

In his State of the Union address on February 25, 2026, US President Donald Trump stated his preference for a diplomatic solution with Iran amid ongoing tensions. While accusing Iran of attempting to rebuild its nuclear program and develop missiles capable of reaching the US, Trump claimed the US is in negotiations with Iran. He asserted that his priority is to prevent Iran, which he labeled the world’s leading sponsor of terror, from obtaining nuclear weapons. Trump referenced US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025, stating Iran was warned against rebuilding its weapons program. Despite Trump's claims, Iran maintains its nuclear program is for civilian purposes, and neither US intelligence nor the UN's nuclear watchdog found evidence of Iran pursuing atomic weapons last year.