Iran Accuses Trump of ‘Big Lies’ After 2026 SOTU Nuclear Warning
Iran is accusing President Donald Trump of spreading “big lies” during his 2026 State of the Union address, sharply escalating rhetoric as nuclear talks approach.
The dispute centers on Trump’s claim that the United States is prepared to take military action if Iran advances toward building a nuclear weapon. That warning, delivered before Congress, immediately drew a response from Tehran.
According to CBS News, Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected Trump’s assertions about its nuclear ambitions and denied pursuing weapons development. The response was issued hours after the address aired.
The timing is significant. Another round of bilateral talks over Iran’s nuclear program is expected soon, and officials on both sides have described negotiations as sensitive.
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An Iranian spokesperson called the president’s claims “baseless and fabricated,” according to CBS News.
Trump told lawmakers the U.S. would not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon and said military options remain available if diplomatic efforts fail. U.S. officials have previously warned that intelligence assessments indicate continued enrichment activity, though no new public evidence was presented during the speech.
Iran maintains its nuclear program is for civilian energy purposes and has repeatedly denied seeking a bomb. The latest exchange adds pressure to negotiations that were already strained by years of sanctions and enforcement disputes.
What happens next may hinge on whether talks proceed as scheduled and whether either side moderates its tone. Diplomatic channels remain open, but the rhetoric suggests little room for error.
For now, both governments appear to be signaling strength as negotiations move forward.
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