Donald Trump’s Statements on Iran Nuclear Weapons and Missiles Explained

In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump cited Iran as a significant threat, accusing it of being the world’s largest sponsor of terrorism and asserting that it is pursuing a nuclear weapons program. Trump claimed that Iran’s missile capabilities could soon threaten the U.S. and Europe, while also alleging that Iran has killed thousands of protesters amid civil unrest, figures that remain unverified. Despite his assertions, U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon.

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