Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete February 25, 2026 at 04:16 PM
Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union

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In his State of the Union address, President Trump did not clarify his plans regarding Iran, despite ongoing speculation about potential military action. Trump has stated a preference for a deal with Iran over war, but the US is awaiting acceptable terms from Tehran through ongoing negotiations in Geneva, mediated by Oman. A diplomat suggested that a failure to reach an agreement could lead to military action. A key US demand is verifiable assurance that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons, while Iran insists it has no intention of doing so. Iran has signaled a willingness to compromise on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, which they hope will stabilize their economy.

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