Iran War Warning? Trump’s Nuclear Vow, Gaza Deal & Rising Tensions

President Trump delivers State of the Union address to Congress from House Chamber podium, with Secretary Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner observing from gallery above divided lawmakers.

President Trump delivered his State of the Union, mixing domestic issues with foreign policy claims. Marco Rubio briefed the Gang of Eight on Iran before the speech. Chuck Schumer criticized secret military actions, warning they could cause longer wars and costly mistakes.

US fighter jets conduct military strikes destroying Iranian nuclear facility in desert landscape, with massive explosions engulfing infrastructure and smoke rising into amber sky.

Trump said the US had “wiped out” Iran’s nuclear program, pointing to last June’s strikes on 3 nuclear facilities. He also recalled the 2020 Baghdad strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, saying it changed the region’s balance.

Split scene showing Iranian ballistic missile on launch pad alongside military reconstruction, contrasted with Iranian security forces confronting protesters in Tehran streets.

Trump claimed Iran wants to “start all over again”, rebuilding its nuclear program and developing missiles that could reach the US by 2035. He said the regime killed about 32,000 protesters during recent anti-government demonstrations.

Emotional military ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport as Israeli mother embraces flag-draped casket of returned hostage, with recovered remains and freed hostages visible in background.

Trump said his ceasefire deal brought back all hostages — living and dead — after 2 years of war following the October 7 attack. He described Hamas and Israel recovering 28 remains, sharing the Gvili family’s emotional words.

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner face Iranian officials across Geneva negotiation table, with US warships and fighter jets visible through window signaling military pressure.

Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner planned talks with Iranian officials in Geneva, as US warships and jets gathered nearby. Trump demanded Iran promise it would never pursue nuclear weapons before any agreement.

Close-up of President Trump delivering resolute vow at State of the Union podium, pointing upward with American flag backdrop, declaring unwavering opposition to Iranian nuclear weapons.

Trump vowed to “never allow” the world’s No. 1 sponsor of terror to get nuclear weapons. Though he prefers diplomacy, he said America’s military power is unmatched and warned that no nation should doubt US resolve.