Trump claims Iran will soon have missiles capable of reaching the U.S.

In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump warned that Iran is developing missiles capable of reaching the U.S., marking the first time a U.S. official has suggested Iran may be pursuing intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capabilities. U.S. intelligence has previously indicated that while Iran has the potential to develop ICBMs, there is no imminent threat. Iran has denied these claims, calling Trump’s assertions “big lies,” while experts remain divided on the timeline for Iran’s missile development.

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