Trump Reaffirms US Stance: Iran Must Not Possess Nuclear Weapons
US President Donald Trump has affirmed that the US government’s policy over the past few decades has remained consistent: preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump made this statement during a State of the Union address to Congress on Wednesday (25/2/2026).
In his speech, Trump stated that he has not yet heard a firm commitment from Tehran regarding the permanent cessation of its nuclear ambitions. He emphasised that global security hinges on Iran’s adherence to non-proliferation standards.
Although the United States has left the door open for a diplomatic solution, Trump issued a critical note to the Iranian government. According to him, an agreement can only be reached if Iran openly abandons its nuclear ambitions.
“They want to make a deal, but we haven’t heard those words, ‘We will never have nuclear weapons’,” Trump stated.
Trump also used strong language, referring to Iran as the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism. This suggests that Washington will not ease its surveillance or economic pressure until there are concrete guarantees.
In response to the situation, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi gave a more conciliatory signal. On Tuesday (24/2), he stated that Iran is ready to take the necessary steps to reach an agreement with the United States.
“We are ready to reach an agreement as soon as possible and do whatever is necessary to make it happen,” said Takht-Ravanchi in an interview with NPR.
The statements from both sides show an intense push and pull. Washington demands absolute verbal and written commitments, while Tehran seeks to demonstrate its technical readiness to return to the negotiating table to end the long-standing tensions.
The world is now waiting to see whether Trump’s tough rhetoric and Iran’s diplomatic readiness can meet at a negotiating table capable of easing tensions in the Middle East. (Sputnik/RIA Novosti/Ant/I-2)
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