Trump Warns Iran Is Developing Long-Range Missiles Capable of Reaching the US

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In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of actively pursuing advanced missile technology that could soon threaten the American homeland, while also claiming Tehran is attempting to revive its nuclear program despite previous US military action.

Trump stated: “They’ve already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas, and they’re working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America.”

The remarks came amid heightened tensions, including a significant US military buildup in the region and ongoing indirect negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions. Trump emphasized a preference for diplomacy but warned that failure to secure a deal—particularly assurances that Iran would never develop nuclear weapons—could lead to further action. He referenced US strikes in June 2025 that he said “obliterated” key Iranian nuclear facilities, yet accused Iran of ignoring warnings and resuming “sinister ambitions.”

A 2025 US Defense Intelligence Agency assessment noted that Iran could potentially develop a militarily viable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by 2035 if it chooses to pursue it, though it currently lacks deployed ICBMs capable of reaching the continental United States. Experts have pointed out that Iran's existing ballistic missiles, such as those in development or displayed in state media, focus primarily on regional threats, with ranges threatening Europe or US bases in the Middle East but not yet the US mainland.

Iran swiftly rejected the claims. On Wednesday, Iranian officials dismissed Trump's assertions about both the missile program and nuclear activities as “big lies,” insisting Tehran lacks the capability to target the US directly and would respond forcefully only to aggression against its interests or regional allies.

The comments underscore the fragile state of US-Iran relations, with talks continuing in Geneva but under the shadow of potential escalation. Trump has previously set short deadlines for negotiations, warning of “really bad things” if no agreement is reached.

This development highlights ongoing concerns over Iran's missile advancements and nuclear intentions, even as both sides express openness to diplomacy amid mutual threats.

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